Day 80

Wow. What the HELL!?  Day 80????????  No frikken WAY!!!!!

So I weighed in last night. No gain, no loss.  I still have to re take my measurements. I have a feeling I’m losing fat but gaining muscle. Certain clothing items feel much loser than before and the trousers I bought at Xmas are now in the goodwill pile    I’ve ramped up the weight training quite a bit and I’ve already passed what I did in totals last year! Aw yeah. I’ve noticed too running is much, much easier.  I run a sub 12 minute mile, I’m now at just under an 11 minute mile.  Finally, I’m starting to see results!  So glad I’m patient in some aspects because otherwise I’d be so discouraged!  I’m going to try and give up sugar. refined, shitty sugar. That and soda…this makes me sad however because I love my flavoured water, but it has all the same ingredients that soda does, so that has to go too.   I bought a box of poptarts because seriously, after riding 3 hours they taste orgasmic but those are going to have to go too. I have TWO left! I did go through all my cupboards and chuck a lot of crap out. It didn’t bother me to be honest (probably because NONE of it was UK chocolate..hehehe)  This also means, and I’m completely devastated at this..NO NUTELLA!!!!!  Sniff. Oh God, what am I doing? WHAT AM I DOING!??????????  Well it’s not forever. I need to give it up for a while so I don’t crave it. Just like the alcohol and cigarettes, those however I doubt I will ever go back to.   Someone asked me the other day when I was going to have beer again and I said, probably never. It even shocked me to hear myself say that.  I really have completed a lot of hurdles in the last 3 months.

 

I signed up for the Seattle 1/2 in November. It cost me a whopping $29!!!  Steal!!  Then there’s also STP in July. I need to get my arse on my bike.  Well first it has to stop raining and snowing and raining and snowing. Crock of SHITE!!  Other than that I’m doing quite well. Enjoying life and sobriety. Certainly don’t miss my beer gut nor the hangovers or the lame bank balance (Ok still working on THAT one).   I really want sunny, long days and NOW please. Yes that would be fantastic!

 

Will be back in a week to share my measurements! Oh aren’t you riveted?

Day 61

Well. What do you think? Sweet spot cycling skirt. Reversible. I love it. Also great for zumba and running. Hell I’ll even wear this out for dinner.

Day 58

Jillian Michaels can suck it! I mean that in a good way. So I feel that I’m not doing the weight thing correctly. I think because I run for 2 hours I can consume an entire pizza. No, no. Absolutely not. I’m a dieting idiot, I really am. I am learning to keep my snacking under control, only just. I don’t eat the sort of shit I eat at work when I’m at home, I don’t have it. What the hell is that deal? Cheez itz need to be banished or my boss needs to put a god damn lock on the pantry door……seriously.

So I really have been improving health wise, well somewhat. The 1st thing I notice is how clear my skin is becoming, how healthy my hair is. Beer and smokes sure suck a lot of nutrients out of your system. Plus another thing is my endurance, especially when I run. I’m still slow as all hell but I am able to run without walking now. I ran 7 miles with no walking. Sure I still had to stop to pick up the occasional shit (Rudy’s, not mine smartarses). It’s truly a remarkable improvement!

So now I’ve decided to start something else. I’m close to day 60 so I bought Jillian Michaels 30 day shred DVD. I just did day 1 tonight. I’ve taken measurements and I’m about to share them with everyone in the universe. It’s not about embarrassment here it’s about change, good change. So those that mock my fatness and wobbly bits can kiss my sweaty arse!!! Woooohooo! Oh I should just throw in here that I am once again hooked on zumba. I’ve been watching tutorials on how to do legwork properly so the next time I take a class I’m getting up front with all the other cocky bitches.

Chest: 40″. I have BIG TITTIES!!! Wooohooooooo!!
Waist: 38″. I was really nauseated when I found this out.
Hips: 45″
Thigh: 26″
Bicep: 15″ (This is fucking HUGE by the way! Incredible hulk or what???)

So there you have it. I won’t measure myself again until I’m done with the DVD, which may take longer than 30 days…….wish me luck.

Day 55

I celebrated day 55 with a nosebleed and a migraine. Spent the entire day sulking in my dark bedroom. I never get headaches like that, or nosebleeds. Never. . I pigged out too. Arseballs. I will update later today. I need to get everything done that I didn’t do yesterday. Which is a lot. Ho hum. Another knickers ripping entry!!

Day 40 BIG 4-0!!!

I am such a SLACKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good grief!!! Typical after new year project wears off! Arse! I haven’t weighed myself in a week because I was so frustrated with my weight fluctuating so much, like 2-3lbs at a time. Also my snacking is completely out of control so I’m pretty sure that’s not helping. I just need to take a step back and re-evaluate my stupid eating habits. I may not drink beer anymore but I’m craving crack like snacks. Cheez its….mother of all God WORSE SNACKS in the entire world! They should be BANNED! No I’m serious. You can’t just have one, you have consume the ENTIRE BLOODY BOX! And even those 100 calorie packs? Forget it, 6 bags later I’m laying on the couch with orange crumbs around my face in a coma. Another bad one (Technically these snacks aren’t really THAT bad, it’s just me and my lack of self control) are Pirates Booty! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM They are so light that you need to eat the whole bag just to feel satisfied, right? Right? Potato chips, potato chips can suck it, I mean it. I have no more to say about it, it’s self explanatory. Chocolate covered pretzels. Now these might not seem so bad, but when Costco start selling GIANT ARSED bags of them, then we have a problem. I’m not a huge fan of Hershey chocolate by any means, but there’s just something about Hershey chocolate covered pretzels. I’ve literally made myself sick by munching on these one night driving home from work. Funyuns. Yes, these are classed as a potato chip but in their own right. I don’t like the regular onion kind, it has to be flamin’ hot funyuns or nothing else. I can eat an entire bag and still crave more. Then for days afterwards I have the infamous “rings of fire” if you catch my drift. I think the big picture here is that I’m just a greedy bastard. There’s no reason why I shouldn’t be able to still enjoy these, none at all, except for the fact I can’t stop after one small portion. I have to go all out! So not only have I given up beer but now I need to give up these, if I have no self control then what’s the point? This is why my weight is fluctuating so much, damn it…now I’m going to cry

On a much more POSITIVE note I have joined PINTEREST. Something else to become hooked on, but for good reasons. I’ve gotten some great snacking ideas (Very healthy and filling) as well as re decorating ideas for my kitchen and laundry room. Project skinny jeans has now become project paint job. You’ll be glad to hear I bought my OWN snowshoes!! WOHOO!!! Got them for only $89!!!! MSR’s too! I’ll probably be trying them out this weekend.

Signed up for another 5K which is next weekend, my only goal is to beat my last time (it’s in exactly the same place). You can’t NOT sign up for a $12 5K…can you?

So my next move is to do some councelling with my snacking habits. I think once I get that in order I’ll start to drop more weight. I really am clueless when it comes to better eating, it’s not a diet (Hate that word actually!!) but a lifestyle change. Goodness knows why I did not suss this all out before. Idiot that I am, but still 40 days no beer, no smokes is fabulous!! I am really proud of myself….the snowmaggedon beers don’t count, that was crisis, code red era. I will also take my measurements and one more picture tomorrow and keep this blog more updated instead of being a lazy arse!

Day 29

191!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh I am fair chuffed tae bits as we say in Scotland. Powering into the 180′s next. Can’t remember the last time I was there

Day 19,20,21,22,23,24 and 25

Ive been slacking. A lot but I’m still here. Guess the whole start of the year thing does wear off quickly. Last week was crappy. It snowed which meant in was stuck at work all week. I only got 1 run in, that was it. Then last Thursday I managed to make it home only to find out we had no power. We ended up going to an old haunt so I decided to have a beer, or 4. Not going to beat myself up about it however. Just moving on as normal!!!!! Right? My snowshoeing for Friday was cancelled, the roads were just too bad to drive on. Saturday I did a spin class which sucked, the room is far too hot…blech!

Sunday I went snowshoeing with my friend. We hiked the Ollalie Lake trail. 5 hours it took us. The snow was incredible and there was SO MUCH OF it!!!!

When I weighed myself on Monday I had lost another .4lbs. Not enough in my books but lack of exercise and sneaking those beers didn’t help. Tuesday I hit the treadmill and did some upper body weights. This is when I realized just how sore I was from Sunday’s hike. Today (Thursday) I cant really bend or sit down properly. I went swimming last night to see if I could shake my legs loose but I think it’s made it worse. Oh well.

Some pics from last week.

My van completely cased in ice.

Icicles on our gutters

The snow was insane!!

Sow!!

Made it to the lake!!

Must be gorgeous in summer too

Day 14

2 weeks in. Still haven’t drank a beer (or any alcohol for that matter!). I obviously haven’t been updating as often as I said I would…. But that’s ok. As long as I am good about updating at least once a week I’m happy with that.

I have gone to 4 spin classes in a week. It equals 2500 calories. Yesterday my friend and my husband and I went snowshoeing at Gold Creek near snoqualmie pass. 5 miles out and back on lovely groomed trails. The snow was a little hard and icy in parts but we donned our shoes anyway (we had rented ours) As close as we were to the I-90 it was still peaceful. Gorgeous scenery too. It just needed a new dusting of snow. I can imagine how fun it would be to shoe through fresh powder. Aaaah, bliss. We saw a handful of people, mostly coming in the opposite direction. Lots of dogs too. All off leash and super friendly.

My friend is an avid backpacker and hiker and she brought a little canister with propane and boiled us some water. Best boiled water I’ve ever tasted.

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I brought cold pizza and protein bars..mmmm. Makes you appreciate food more when you’re outdoors in the cold. My friend wanted to venture a little further so we walked up a steepish part of the trail, thankful for my shoes here, made it easier to climb. We could see great views from here.

Further down the trail you can see the steep slopes and huge icicles forming on the ridges of peaks far above us, the other thing that was clear to see was the sun. Blue skies (mostly). I’m glad we turned back when we did, my hips were starting to feel the constant forward movement of the shoes…

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It was the strangest feeling taking those snowshoes off. Like walking on clouds. Felt so good.
The sunset on the way home was outstanding!

I was completely zonked when I got home but I managed to cook up my favourite “been out in the elements all day” dinner. Chicken curry with brown basmati rice. So, so good. Warms the cockles of my heart. Hehehe. I fell asleep at around 10:30 or so, right through till my alarm went off this morning. Great end to a great day

Today I did a 5K. My 1st in I don’t know how long. It was only $12 to register for this. So I was up at 7:45am. No sleep ins for me. Made it to the park in plenty of time, picked up my number and headed straight back to my car where it was lovely and warm. I brought my dog, Rudy with me. This run was purely for fun and nothing else. Finished in 45:00. Lots of stopping for the toilet – me and Rudy. At the end my friend was waiting for me and one girl who was walking when I passed her, tried to pass me. Oh hell no beyatch! Stepped it up and cut her off. Hahahahah. Winning!!!!

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Spin class at 8 tomorrow. Taking a little break from riding with cascade for now. Still bummed out about last weekends ride.

Day 9

Day 9!!!! Weigh in! Nervous as all hell.

Spin class tonight with my friend Reina. Still a bit miffed about yesterday but what can you do?

Well arse. I’ve only lost a bloody pound. . 1lb. Urgh. Well it’s not a gain right? I still haven’t taken measurements and I’m too tired for a picture. Maybe next week? Scrap that, I lost 2!!!!! Woohooo!! Right on schedule….ok back to regular programming.

Spin class was a good one. Back again on Wednesday. Hot yoga tomorrow, my 1st time. Erp. Hope I don’t fall asleep.

Day 8

Good morning. It’s 7:30am and it’s Sunday. What is wrong with me people? I’m up this early because I need to be at Gasworks Park in Seattle by 10am for a group ride around downtown. Been looking forward to this all week.

Well that was a bust. I got dropped by the group. Really disappointed as I had been looking forward to it so much. Still i got a ride in even if it was a tad shorter than it should have been. Fun riding downtown and through Ballard and Freemont. Nice trails and big wide bike lanes. I cheered myself up however with food! Chicken and veggie stir fry from my local pho place…mmmm. Half for lunch and half for dinner so that was ok. But, and here’s the really bad part, I bought myself flamin’ hot funyuns. Ack! Why I buy those arse burners I do not know. Not going to kick myself about it as I swam too.

It’s nice having a pool nearby that is open till 8 on a Sunday. I like it . Back to work tomorrow which is ok by me as it’s puppy time!

Weigh in tomorrow. Woop.