Quit "Stalin" and do some exercise!

Okay, so the Stalin thing came because I am watching something on Russia in World War II. 

I have an obsession with World War II.  I have for as long as I can remember.  I think it started when I went to the Holocaust Museum in 7th grade. There was just something about the museum... I want to go back.

My weight loss has plateaued again!  ARRRRRG!  Do I need to step up the workouts? I exercise at least 4 days a week.  This week was 5.  I just feel like I'm stuck again.  I know I will move again but I just feel like I should be moving.

I am getting stronger and my lungs are getting stronger.  I'm still at twice around the complex which is 0.82 miles. I'm hoping tomorrow to get another half a lap in.  I used Endomondo to track this.  Everything I've read says it's pretty accurate.

I'll just step it up I guess.  Change my eating a little, maybe lower my calories.  I think I'm just eating too many calories right now.  1980 might be too many.  I'm going to try for 1850 and see what that does. 

Until tomorrow....

Thought of the day:
Let your inner child come out and play, what could it hurt?

Weather Rollercoster!

The other day I had to turn on the A/C.  Today I want to turn on the heat.  This is silly!  Gary Lezak needs to change the weather and make it warmer but NOT hot!  LOL!

Today I went window shopping!  I roamed around Oak Park Mall today.  I didn't buy anything but did browse around.  I did burn calories while wondering around.  I didn't walk the whole mall because I got bored not having anyone to talk to but it was still fun.  FYI... unless you want to have a panic attack, don't go into a full price Coach store.  The outlet in San Marcos was hard enough when looking at prices.

After my workout yesterday I was sore.  Today I am not sore, I hurt.  My lower back is tender and bending over does not feel good.  Other than walking, I didn't do much exercise today.  I focused more on school work.  I've had a lot to do, still do in fact. 

Because of all the work I have to do, I probably won't post much in the next few days. I will try to post every day but right now, getting my final papers done is more important. 

Thank you for reading! 

Until tomorrow....

Thought of the day:

April 26, 2004 The day that changed my heart

8 years ago today we lost an amazing man. That phone call... the look on my dad's face... the heartbreak.

James H. Brosemer was a cranky old goat that loved his family more than anything.   I have amazing memories of grandpa and miss him everyday.  I can still hear his voice and smell his pipe.  I look at my brother and I can see my grandpa.  Through the tragedy that was his unexpected and untimely death I learned a lot about me.

Today was a day of memories and love.

I want you to cherish what you have each and every day.  If you are putting off making a phone call, please make it.  You never know what each moment brings.

Brown rice is boring...

Brown rice is healthier for you than white rice.  Rice in general is pretty darn boring!

So tonight, experimentation!

In my water I did 2 quick shakes of Mrs. Dash and then I cooked the rice according to directions.  Instead of butter, I took one wedge of Light Laughing Cow Garlic & Herb Cheese and melted it in the rice.  Best rice ever!  Laughing Cow Light is only 35 calories so it's totally worth it. 

I spooned the rice onto a plate, put a grilled chicken breast on top and had uncooked carrots and broccoli with a little bit of no MSG light ranch dressing. 

Now I'm totally craving some ice cream! 

Tomorrow is workout with the trainer, tonight was walking.

Until tomorrow...

Thought of the day:
Sometimes you have to give into your cravings.  A small chocolate ice cream did it for me :)

The best part of waking up

So today didn't go as planned...

I just didn't get enough stuff done.   I probably shouldn't have taken that nap.  I wonder if I will get anything done if I go to Barnes & Noble or the library. 

After my 0.82 mile run without stopping yesterday, I did some strength training and core training today.  I'm really hoping soon that I can get up to 1 mile.  Almost to 1/3 of the way to a 5k. I'm going to get up tomorrow and run.  3 trips around the apt. complex is the goal which puts me over a mile.  I will update tomorrow.

Until tomorrow...

Thought of the day:

Ready... Set...

curl up in a ball and scream!

I'm feeling extremely overwhelmed right now.  I really have no desire to get my work done.  I know I have a lot to do, but doing it just sounds so... BORING!

So instead, I decided to use the SpotBot to clean parts of the carpet.  All was good until I had to empty it and it wouldn't turn back on.  Luckily I'm still under warranty.  Right now though I'm about to hurt the cat.  I think she peed on the floor in the hallway!  Stupid brat!  I was going to clean the couch but I guess I'll have to wait until after my SpotBot gets back from the doctor. On a brighter note, the area by the door looks good, it still needs some work (it died while I was cleaning that area).

Now that I've complained about my cat and the SpotBot, I can complain about my papers.

If anyone wants to write a paper on "The Sociocultural Approach: Second Language Acquisition of Female Refugee Students" I will happily let you, LOL!

I have a ream of paper worth of research to read for the 2 papers. They are due on Monday April 30th. 

Tonight's exercise Wii, tomorrow running, Wednesday running, Thursday (trainer hopefully), Friday running, Saturday running, Sunday running, Monday running.

That's my goal anyway.  We shall see what the next few days brings...

Until tomorrow...

Thought of the day:
Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

I'm in love!

As I was coming home from the casino, I decided to take the back way.  I wanted to avoid the turnpike. 

I fell in love with the countryside.  It was beautiful and the entire way I wanted to just get lost on the country roads.  I wanted to go for a walk in the forests and enjoy the outdoors. 

There were some beautiful plantation houses!  I want one!  Do you think anyone would care if I knocked on the door?

Didn't win anything at the casino but I did enjoy my walk tonight.  It was chilly but it felt good.  Since I have this week off, every day is a workout day.  I'm not quite up to 1 mile yet but I will be soon.  Wish me luck!

Until tomorrow...

Thought of the day:
Quit while you're ahead!

Saturday!

Rain?!  Were you supposed to come tonight?  I don't think so...

Didn't eat well today, I blame my laziness and procrastination.  I just didn't feel like it.  Sucky excuse right?!

I know better, I just didn't want to. 

Tomorrow I'm going to the Indian reservation with my mom and her friends.  I've never been to Prairie Band so I'm excited to go.  I hope I don't lose all of my money and maybe break even.  Wishful thinking....

Better attitude tomorrow...

Thought of the day:
Attitude makes all the difference!

April 20th

I am having an issue with motivation today.  I didn't want to get my work done for class.  I didn't want to eat right, I didn't want to exercise.

I just wanted to sit on my a$$ and do nothing!  Well, I got my work done, I ate like I was supposed to but I didn't get much exercise in.  If you count sitting on a yoga ball while on the phone, then yes, I did exercise. 

I have quite a bit of work to do on my final papers.  This next week will be all about that!  They are due April 30th so my focus has to be that.  I really don't want to but it's a must. 

I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend!  Get out there and enjoy it!

Until tomorrow...

Thought of the day:

April 19th

Today was not a good day...

I've been on the verge of a migraine all day.  I have felt nauseous, my body was sore, and I have had no energy.  I took a 3 and a half hour nap when I got home from work and am ready to go back to bed.  I hate feeling this way. 

I'm hoping this is just my lack of sleep that is making me feel this way.  I'm hoping tomorrow to be able to get a good workout in.

We are on break for the next week.  I go back to school on May 1st so I'm hoping to be able to train each day. 

I'm going to go to bed and pray I'm not getting sick. 

Until tomorrow...

Thought of the day:
Take care of your body, it's the only one you have.