Quick post today, because I'm swamped at work.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Wednesday Weigh-In
Monday, October 21, 2013
Goals
Happy Monday!
What a glorious weekend I had.
Saturday, I went bridesmaid dress shopping for my friend Heidi's wedding. This is not the exact dress we picked out, but it's quite similar.
As for my two goals last week, I did fairly well.
I was all over the place on Saturday, so I actually ended up only tracking my breakfast, then the rest of the day just kind of flew out the window... I drank my fair share of wine, so I can only image I went waaayyyy over my calorie budget... The rest of the week though, I tracked every little thing I ate, or drank!
Burning 3500 calories a week, is an elusive goal! I only got to 2311. Which is an average of 330 a day for the week. That's pretty good, but not good enough. I have decided to keep the 3500 calorie burn as a weekly goal, until I accomplish it once and for all!!
That being said, my goals this week are:
1. Burn 3500 calories
2. Start running again
Remember when I used to blog about running all the time? Yeah, I barely do either... I'm not sure what happened, but after I ran a half marathon in August, I just have not been able to make myself run. I was actually supposed to run a half yesterday, but my lack of training, and the hilly course, led me to just not go. It ended up being a waste of money, and I felt guilty for being too lazy to accomplish it. Time to get back into it!!
3. Go to the gym twice.
Start using that gym membership, that I still haven't been charged for, again. See Goal 3 here for further explanation.
Happy Goaling, all!
What a glorious weekend I had.
Saturday, I went bridesmaid dress shopping for my friend Heidi's wedding. This is not the exact dress we picked out, but it's quite similar.
Our dresses will be a deep green though that is called Holly. They posed this model poorly because the detail is in the bodice with the criss-crossing, and her arm is half covering it. It is an extremely flattering dress on all of us, so every bridesmaid is going look absolutely gorgeous!!
After bridesmaid dress shopping, a friend came over for wine before we headed to a candle party together. My aunt sells Party-Lite candles and accessories, which are pretty, but waaaay overpriced. My main focus of the party was the continued wine drinking, and food... I did end up buying a set of adorable little moose tea light holders though.
Nick and I intended on going out with friends in Madison Saturday night, but when I got home around 6 from the candle party, I wasn't feeling very well. Starting Saturday morning, my throat and head hurt, and I had a runny nose, and I just felt exhausted. I had the symptoms of an oncoming cold, and I didn't want them to come on full blown, so we ended up staying home. I drank lots of water and oj, and slept the majority of the late afternoon. I'm glad I did because I felt 90% better the next morning already.
Sunday morning, despite the chill, and getting rained on a bit, Nick, the dogs, and I did our 12 mile hike. In total, we hiked 12.32 miles in about 3 hours and 40 minutes. Not too shabby. It was an out and back trail, and after hiking only about 2 miles back, we were kind of wishing to be back already. We decided to challenge ourselves, and make the hike back go quicker, by running up the hills we came to. It definitely was a challenge, and my body is quite sore today, but I'm glad we did it!
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| Just two fur-sisters enjoying a hike together. |
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| CREEPY baby doll we found in a tree... |
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| So many pretty colors! |
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| This picture doesn't do it justice, but the varying tree colors were gorgeous! |
As for my two goals last week, I did fairly well.
I was all over the place on Saturday, so I actually ended up only tracking my breakfast, then the rest of the day just kind of flew out the window... I drank my fair share of wine, so I can only image I went waaayyyy over my calorie budget... The rest of the week though, I tracked every little thing I ate, or drank!
Burning 3500 calories a week, is an elusive goal! I only got to 2311. Which is an average of 330 a day for the week. That's pretty good, but not good enough. I have decided to keep the 3500 calorie burn as a weekly goal, until I accomplish it once and for all!!
That being said, my goals this week are:
1. Burn 3500 calories
2. Start running again
Remember when I used to blog about running all the time? Yeah, I barely do either... I'm not sure what happened, but after I ran a half marathon in August, I just have not been able to make myself run. I was actually supposed to run a half yesterday, but my lack of training, and the hilly course, led me to just not go. It ended up being a waste of money, and I felt guilty for being too lazy to accomplish it. Time to get back into it!!
3. Go to the gym twice.
Start using that gym membership, that I still haven't been charged for, again. See Goal 3 here for further explanation.
Happy Goaling, all!
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17.26/150
Friday, October 18, 2013
5 on Friday
<TWO> Bridesmaid dress shopping on Sunday for Heidi's wedding! Heidi and Allie have been friends since high school. I joined the group our sophomore year of college when Allie and I were student workers together in the Bookstore. Heidi and I were both in Allie's wedding in May 2012, and now Allie and I will be in Heidi's in October 2014. Whenever Nick finally puts a ring on my finger, these lovely ladies will be two of my bridesmaids also. I love these girls!
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| At a Madison Mallard's game for Heidi's B-Day. |
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| Allie's wedding. Yes, I am ginormously tall compared to all the other girls, even when they're standing straight :) |
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| Our friend Katie's wedding. |
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| Concert on the square 3 years ago. It was a fat summer for all of us... |
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| Celebrating my B-Day 2 years ago on Lake Mendota. |
<THREE> The delicious dinners I will be making the next four nights. Tonight: Crock pot Beef & Broccoli. Saturday: Balsamic Bruschetta Chicken. Sunday: Crock pot Guinness Pork Chops. Monday: Creamy Tomato, Spinach, and Chicken Pasta. Mmmmmmmm!!!
Three of these four recipes are from Budget Bytes. If you haven't heard of this webite/blog yet, check it out! You're missing out if you don't because she has some AWESOME recipes!! Most of the meals I make on a regular basis are from Budget Bytes.
<FOUR> Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. I randomly found this recipe on Pinterest, and made them for work a few weeks ago. They are soooooo good! If you like pumpkin, you'll love these! They are super easy to make, and are only around 55 calories each...(at least that's what mine came out to, I made a batch of 36. I did modify the recipe by using whole wheat flour, and 1/2 C honey instead of 1 C sugar). I am making them again this week for a girls get-together at my future sister-in-law's.
<FIVE> Like an old lady, I tried on some Dr. Scholl's flats. I am on my feet a lot at work, and my cheap, non-cushioned, flats just are not doing it for me anymore. I didn't actually buy any yet, but these are the ones I am lusting after... I never knew DS had such cute shoes!!!!
Have a great weekend, ya'll!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Candy Corn M&M NSV
Candy Corn M&Ms. Does anyone else love them as much as I do?!?! Most people I know, hate them, with a passion. Me on the other hand, I cannot get enough of them. If I buy a bag, it is usually gone within 2 days. Therefore, I try not to buy them since they're not to good for a healthy diet.
You're probably wondering why I'm blabbing on about Candy Corn M&Ms. I am doing so because they play a part in my NSV for this week. My step dad bought me a bag on Saturday, and instead of eating the entire thing in one sitting, I have actually been controlling my portions!
One serving is 23 M&Ms and costs me 220 calories. I have been a very good girl though, and have only been eating 12 at a time which runs about 115 calories. After I had my portion last night, I stared at the bag for a while, wanting more. Instead, I was strong, folded the bag up, and put them back in the cupboard. Because of my self-control, I am going on day 6 of having the same bag which is still about 1/3 full.
Anyone that knows me, knows this is a huge accomplishment. I have a ginormous sweet tooth that usually gets the best of me. Nick & I have not even bought Halloween candy yet because I'll probably eat it all, and Nick doesn't feel like taking the time to hide it from me. When we buy stuff for s'mores, Nick hides the chocolate bars until we actually have a fire to make proper s'mores. It's hysterical, and a little bit sad, that I am 26 years old, and I need to have candy hid from me.
I hope everyone else is rocking some great NSVs!
You're probably wondering why I'm blabbing on about Candy Corn M&Ms. I am doing so because they play a part in my NSV for this week. My step dad bought me a bag on Saturday, and instead of eating the entire thing in one sitting, I have actually been controlling my portions!
One serving is 23 M&Ms and costs me 220 calories. I have been a very good girl though, and have only been eating 12 at a time which runs about 115 calories. After I had my portion last night, I stared at the bag for a while, wanting more. Instead, I was strong, folded the bag up, and put them back in the cupboard. Because of my self-control, I am going on day 6 of having the same bag which is still about 1/3 full.
Anyone that knows me, knows this is a huge accomplishment. I have a ginormous sweet tooth that usually gets the best of me. Nick & I have not even bought Halloween candy yet because I'll probably eat it all, and Nick doesn't feel like taking the time to hide it from me. When we buy stuff for s'mores, Nick hides the chocolate bars until we actually have a fire to make proper s'mores. It's hysterical, and a little bit sad, that I am 26 years old, and I need to have candy hid from me.
I hope everyone else is rocking some great NSVs!
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4.60/150
603/3500
Wed Night: 2.30 Mile walk - 212
Wed Night: 30 mins of dancing - 187
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Wednesday Weigh-In
Good morning, lovelies!
Another positive weigh-in this week. Down from 172.3 to 171.7. Not a huge loss, but a loss all the same!
There are only 19 days left in my Diet Bet, and I still have 5.1 lbs to lose. Completely doable, but I need to stay focused and on track the next few weeks.
Another positive weigh-in this week. Down from 172.3 to 171.7. Not a huge loss, but a loss all the same!
There are only 19 days left in my Diet Bet, and I still have 5.1 lbs to lose. Completely doable, but I need to stay focused and on track the next few weeks.
As for Ashlee's 150 miles in 15 weeks, I logged my first 2.30 miles last night.
I went grocery shopping after work so I didn't get home until almost 8. Nick made dinner, and had already eaten, so after putting groceries away, I sat down to eat by myself. After eating, Nick wanted to watch an episode of Breaking Bad. We're only in season 3, and I'm addicted, so I couldn't say no.
By the time the episode was over, it was past 9. We're old people in the fact that we're usually in bed by 9/9:30...in our defense though, we get up at 5:30! I really just wanted to curl up and go to sleep, but instead, I made myself get up and take the dogs for a 40 minute walk.
I also chipped away a tiny bit of my goal for burning 3500 calories this week. I may have only burned 204 calories, but at least it's something! Only 3296 to go...
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2.30/150
204/3500
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