Plateau

Well It's official... I've hit a plateau. I'm currently stuck at 120 pounds.


I don't mind being 120, but I did set a goal to do a bikini show on July 23rd. If I can't shake these last 10 pounds I'm going to have to give up on that goal.






This week is going to be a CRAZY week. Today, Monday, is my only day off. That's right I'm working to pay off those tires I bought. Oh and did I mention we are moving this week. Yeah we are moving across the freeway, but man it feels like 150 miles away.






I however need to set up some goals right now. So here it goes.....






-GOALS-


No sugar


Cardio 2 times a day


BREAK THIS STUPID PLATEAU!!!!






I keep giving myself pep talks because I only have a month more to go! AHHHH! You can do anything for a month right?!






GO! LOSE! WIN!

Stupid Men at the Gym

Yesterday (Friday) while I was at the gym the strangest thing happened. I showed up with Jamie, but however we parted ways once we got there because there was work to be done. I was in between sets when Jamie caught my eye. He ended up on a machine across from me. He didn't talk to me just went to work. All of the sudden a man in his 30's RUNS, seriously, up to him and starts talking to him. I could hear part of what he was saying and he the man gesturing in my direction. I figured it was one of Jamie's coworkers or friends. I moved to my next exercise and thought nothing of it.

Later, I needed help with one of my lifts so I asked Jamie if he could help me. He said yes and came over. I then asked him who that running man was. He said, "Oh he was playing racquet ball with a friend and they were staring at you. He apologized for staring at you and said he didn't know you were with me. I told him, "it's okay she is something nice to look at."

SERIOUSLY! WHO DOES THAT! Who admits they were staring at someone. I clearly didn't know they were staring at me or else I would have given them dirty looks. So WHY would you admit that?! AND WHY did he RUN up to Jamie?! If only I was exaggerating the fact that he ran.... but I'm not. He for sure RAN!

Next, I was at the free weights and there were these stupid guys in their 20's. The guys work out and then the girlfriend sits there and reads a book. They kept picking up the weights and then dropping them. It was getting annoying. It was so loud every time they dropped they weights! They weren't even picking up the weights with the correct form. So... in my loudest quietest voice I said, "Maybe if they could read they could see that sign that says DO NOT DROP THE WEIGHTS!" Well the girlfriend started laughing and told the guys. They waited until I moved back to the machines to start up again. Just because I'm across the gym doesn't mean your weights are any quieter! I seriously considered getting them kicked out. I would have said something to them directly, but stupid guys don't listen to women.

Today when I went all the crazy guys were not there so I was able to enjoy my work in peace.

How to Cure a BAD Day

I promised I would post some of the things that help me get through my bad days....

- Ice cream (I like Breyer's because it's gluten free!)

- Laffy Taffy's (I eat the big cherry ones from "Circle K")

-"All Things Work Together for Good" (talk by James B. Martino)

- "I Know that My Redeemer Lives" (I listened to this song at least 10 times if not more)

- THIS blog (This is a blog about a woman who was in an airplane crash and burned 80% of her body)

- "Moments That Matter Most" (video that puts life into perspective)

- Calling my mommy! (sorry no link to my mom on here)

- Texting or calling my sisters (again no link to my sisters)

- Inviting over my best friend Jamie (He is easy on the eyes and he gives excellent hugs)

- Gymmy gym, gym (Endorphins make you happy and pumping weights burns steam)

So next time you are having a bad day check out some of the things listed above. Let me know if they help!

What a day Moday was!

Monday was a real doozie!!!

I put on my new favorite pair of shorts, a tank, and even put a bow in my hair and went to the mall with Jamie and his daughter Sara. I was looking for a shirt for an upcoming photo shoot with one of my friends. As I walked through the mall I realized the following things...

ONE- My favorite shorts are now to big because of my recent goals

TWO- I really wanted Panda Express but EVERYTHING contains wheat...

THREE- Why can't I just design my own clothes because I have cute ideas that no store has!

After discovering number 2 the day sorta went down hill from there. I cried the entire way home, a couple hours at home, and then I finally called my mommy! Mommy's make everything better. I cried and told her I hated everything because at that moment I surely did hate EVERYTHING! Wouldn't you know that my mom told me the best advice ever... "Go and eat a bowl of ice cream." YES!!! Mom you are so right! Ice cream makes everything better. She also said I should call the doctor and make an appointment to see what else could be done with out risking it all on the Lupron. After I finished crying to my mother I went to the gym.

BUT AFTER THE GYM... I hate a big bowl of ice cream and cried some more. If you can't tell by now... I cry a lot! (It runs in my family.) I kept texting Jamie while I was throwing myself a pity party in my bed.

During this pity party I called on the Lord for strength and he sent my guardian angels to hold me tight. As I cried and pleaded I could feel arms wrapped around me holding me tight. I kept asking why me, WHY ME! I read some talks from the general authorities and watched some Mormon ads. (I will try and post them later.) After hours of asking why me I finally decided, welp being sad and asking why me isn't getting me anywhere, so I better try something new.

My something new... Jamie came over with comfort food... LAFFY TAFFYS!!!! He surprised me and showed up and even brought my favorite snacky snack for me to eat to heal my heart since the ice cream had only partially healed it. With Jamie there I got to talk out my feelings and talk about Heavenly Father and Jesus. He reminded me that they know who I am and my pain. He reminded me they hear my prayers and know my pain.

I had to go through all the tears and such to be reminded again that some trials may never go away, but the Lord will give you strength EVERY DAY to get through them. I may not like my trails.... In fact I was wishing I had other trials instead of the ones I have because they are hard. I was reminded that I am a strong woman and my trials are because I am so strong and can handle it. (I'm not sure if it's I'm strong or stubborn!)

May the Lord bless us to learn and grow from the things he sees fit to send us!

10 Things That Make Me Go... AHHHHH!!!

ONE- meeting my weight goal for the week...

TWO- so many people at the gym I can't do the machines or exercises I want, nor find the proper weights...

THREE- drinking a strawberry smoothie...

FOUR- not getting my rebate after a month...

FIVE- 3 days 100% gluten free (including oats)...

SIX- cravings (sometimes I see dancing bread with butter!)...

SEVEN- buying myself purple daisies...

EIGHT- doing laundry...

NINE- bubble baths!!!

TEN- preparing meals for 4 days at work...

For my next goal I just want to manage my eating during my work week. That means I have to go get my meals ready, which I HATE left overs so this should be interesting....

Week in Review

This Friday was my niece's birthday. They just happened to be down here on their way to vacation back East. It was very sweet of them to invite me to a breakfast lunch at Ihop. After lunch they came to my house and I showed them where I live so the kids could understand I don't live at Grandma and Grandpa's house anymore. I showed them my new computer and we took silly pictures to entertain ourselves because I don't have any "kid" toys. They stayed for about an hour and then left to run a few more last minute errands before they flew out.


On Saturday I met my parents in Globe and we drove up to Snow Flake for my cousin's wedding. It was fun to be there when she got out of the temple. She looked absolutely beautiful and was so happy!

This is us. See absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

My dad and I drove back to Globe after the lunch-in after the wedding. I went to a graduation party for some of Jamie's friends later that night.

At this party I met a woman who has Celiac disease and is gluten free along with a dozen other intolerances to food. Kirstin Carey took her business knowledge and her food knowledge, she built the restaurant "Nourish." (if you click on that it goes to the restaurant site!) She was very VERY helpful and gave me a lot of encouragement. She told me some things I should change and work on and let me know it's okay to take it one day, week, and month at a time. In the future I will be blogging my challenge of finally going 110% gluten free for 30 days!!!!

As for my dieting goals... I never saw 122, but I am maintaining around 124, which is exciting!!!! I plan on this week seeing that 122. I have been doing AMAZING at getting to the gym even through work, but as I've said before... Work kills me. It's so hard to diet at work. It's a work in progress.

Have a GREAT week!

Bored and Cold

Well besides the fact that I think the police just knocked loudly on my neighbors door, I'm pretty bored. I was supposed to go to work today, but Banner called and asked if I wanted the night off because we were over staffed on techs. I hesitated because of my tires, but I have PTO and needed a mental health day anyways. SOOOOOO....

Here I am sitting on the computer blogging. I love to blog. Not that I think people ACTUALLY read this, but because why not write down my thoughts somewhere.


This morning when I was coming home from work I realized my alignment is now off on my car. I was so annoyed I was almost in tears. SERIOUSLY!!!!!!! I think I said some bad words (Sorry Mom), but then I got over it. I mean it's not THAT bad, Right???


After I came home I quickly changed and went to the gym for a quick arm work out and some cardio. While I was doing my arm work I could actually see some definition in my arms. I was really excited!!!! Even though the weight isn't coming off as easily as I had hoped I am seeing some results. I then proceeded to the locker room where I changed and went for a swim. It was really nice to swim as always. I'm pretty sure I was a fish in another life (Can that even happen?!) I did see the most hideous this EVER though... an older man wearing a speedo. WHAT THE HECK! I know right! My eyes have been scarred for life. And to make matter worse... He can swim faster than me. Okay I wasn't actually racing him, but if we did race he would totally win! How does that even happen? I need to step up my game. Granted I'm not training for speed, just a fun cardio work out that is a change of pace from the normal treadmill.


I came home. Showered. Slept. And when I woke up and was getting ready, that is when I was informed that I could have the night off! YAHOOOOO!!!!


I went to the gym again. No fun stories really. Just a bunch of dumb teenage boys that don't know how to put their weights away after using them! STUPID!!!!


Before I depart I would like to share with you this yummy salad I ate for Easter and now I can't get enough of it. I add chicken to it to get more protein.


Baby spinach
Cut Strawberries
Cut glazed pecans
Chicken


That's it! So easy and fast! I love that it's so fast to make. For Easter we had Poppy Seed dressing, but I've been using a Roasted Sweet Pepper and Garlic Vinaigrette. Yes I eat this as a meal because I add in chicken. You could use this as a side salad with out chicken if you want.


Welp, that's all folks!


XOXO


PS The "cops" are gone.

This Week's Goals

As I continue to work for my goal of being ready for July 23rd's Bikini and Bodybuilding contest I'm definitely working very hard. Last week I saw on the scale 124 lbs! I haven't seen that for years!!!!! I was very very VERY excited to see that!!!!! After I saw that weight though I had to go back to work. At work I always end up ruining myself and the progress I've made. I managed to keep my weight at around 125-126 for the remainder of the week. This week I hope that I can see 122 or less and manage to keep my weight around 124.

I do go to work tomorrow so I better get to thinking of things to eat that will keep me on track with my goals.

On a side note... my worst fear has come true.... I have to get new tires. I went to get my tire fixed and they said that because the nail was on the outside tread they couldn't fix it so I would have to get a new tire. Well I need new back tires all together so I sadly forked over the money to buy new tires. I felt like crying! So tomorrow I go in to get them put on. At least all my tires will now be under warranty and so if this ever happens again I won't have to put money down to fix it!

I'm going to have to work A LOT of overtime if I ever plan on going to Hawaii this year. (I was planning on going sometime in October.) I will also have to be doing my own pedicures and manicures for awhile! (The reason I bring this up is because I need a pedicure BADLY!!!)

I am moving soon. Not very far. Just across the freeway. I will still be living with my fabulous room mate. THANK GOODNESS!!!!!!!

Okay that's all my rants and raves for tonight.

XOXO!

-ME

The Good, The Bad, and The Funny

THE GOOD




So Basically I live off popcorn. Yes, I said I LIVE off it and I'm not even over
exaggerating on that.
Santa brought me a popcorn maker for Christmas and boy am I happy for this gift. It's like the gift that keeps on giving and GIVING and GIVING!!!! Every time I eat popcorn it's like a special present in my mouth! Oh how I love popcorn! The best part is 3 cups of AIR popped popcorn is only 100 calories. Yeah so maybe it's "empty" or "simple" carbs, but it considered healthy. It is also high in fiber which is a big plus!

The BAD

Well you remember a few posts back about the flat tire... here is the issue! That is a lovely nail. It's not even painted a cool color like pink. Just a plain 'ol silver nail. I JUST
found this nail maybe an hour ago. So I guess tomorrow/today I will be waking up early to take my tire in before I go to work. Hopefully it's not tooooo much money, but it should be just a nice patch (I hope.)

THE FUNNY

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I love my new computer! ;)