#145 Weekly Weigh-In

It is Friday; thank haven I have been waiting for this day all week. LOL. Yet again I am drinking my own version of an iced coffee. I really can't tell how much I need my cup of jo in the morning. Without it, I think I was drag all day long.

Yesterday I posted I was nervous about weigh in, which I guess is to be expected. Anyway, I had a small gain; it was .2 (point 2), which I was so glad that it wasn't more. Especially since I ate like a crazy person last weekend. Now it is a new week and I have to move on.

So I need to ask myself a couple of questions to get ready for the weekend/week. These questions are the questions I ask myself every week:

1. Do I have any obstacles over the next week, which includes the weekend, that I need to save my weekly points plus?
2. How much activity can I add to my week? 
3. What do I need to do to reach my goals? 

There are more but my mind has gone blank trying to remember them. Below is a list of things I need to do to be successful this next week:

Track everything: food consumption and activity.

Add more activity to my week.

Eat less fast food.

Drink less DC (diet coke)

Eat more fruits and veggies

So I just have to do better this week. I have to get the ball on the roll with this weight loss thing. In the summer, I will be celebrating my 10 year high school reunion. I think now I have a goal to work with to actually finish this weight loss business. It seems I do better when I have some sort of occasion coming up.

So I finished Twilight. I had forgotten how great this book is. I have already started New Moon. I had been Team Jacob for sometime now, but I think to be more accurate I am Team Taylor. Now that I really think about it. I am Team Twilight. I mean I am a combo of Team Edward, Team Jacob, & Team Emmett. By re-reading this book, I was re-introduced to the Cullens and Edward. Edward Cullen is an amazing creature. When I read books, I seem to always develop literary crushes. This series is no different. Edward Cullen is fast becoming one of them. I hope one day that whoever I end up with loves me as much as Edward loves Bella. Also, previously I had never been attracted to Rob Pattinson, but with the cheating scandal he has been facing recently, he is becoming more attractive. I don't know if it because of that or something else. It seems that in interviews he is getting more comfortable. Oh and I love the scruffiness he has been having and all that blue he has been wearing. Yummy!!!

Well have a great weekend everyone. 

#144 Facing the Scale

In a little under 2 hours I will be facing the scale. By now, my readers should have already concluded that I am a bag of nerves. Also, if you have been reading the last few days of blogs you know that I have be hard at work working off my crazy weekend of not tracking. I going to keep this short and simple. I am nervous to "face the scale." I am excited to see its outcome. I am starving for food (I only ate 1/2 a Wendy's small Chili). I am thirsty (I stopped drinking at 3pm.). So I am praying and keeping my fingers crossed that I will have an outcome that won't disappoint.

#143 The Hump Day Post

It is Wednesday; my hair is is a curly pony tail (Yes, my usually bone straight hair is curly today. I went to bed with a wet head. ) and braided bangs, which really is the only way my bangs (besides a hand band) stays back. 

As I sit here drinking the last few sips of my own version of an Iced McCaffe,(Cheaper version-buy a regular small latte and pour it over ice. I saved myself about a dollar.), I am thinking about what to write about. 

I am worried as always about weigh in tomorrow. I sure hope all my exercise this week including tonight kind of worked off all that I ate. I could slap myself for not following the plan strictly this weekend because I am so close to the 40 pounds goal. I just hope it crosses it self out. That's not the only thing I am worried that would cause a weight gain. My monthly unwanted visitor is around the corner, which will effect the scale. Sucks.

Anyway, as I stated yesterday, I am started to re-read the Twilight Series. I am already 200+ pages into the first book and I started yesterday. I can't believe how much of the story I had forgotten and how much the film makers left out. I had forgotten how scrumptious and delicious Edward Cullen is. This series is so great and it is very well written. I catch myself laughing out loud at some parts. However, reading a good book takes its toll on me. I started reading it again after my bout on the treadmill at around 8pm and before I knew it it was after midnight. So I guess that I will be staying up late for the next couple of weeks to finish this series. 

Well I hope everyone has a wonderful day. 

#142 Confessions...

• I finished Keys to Repository yesterday. This book just made me a little more excited about the next and final installment of the Blue Blood Series. I have come to really love this series. Here is my review from Goodreads: e Blue Blood Series. I have come to really love this series. Here is my review from Goodreads: This was the first time I have ever read a companion book to any series. I usually think why would I read that when I have already read most of the series. However, I am sure glad I did. This book was great; I felt like I was reading something I wasn't supposed to; like it was the Top Secret files of the Blue Bloods. It was like I felt that if I was caught I would be held for treason or something. Lol. Anyway, I don't want to give to much away. However there are a lot of short stories and insight into the world of Blue Bloods. My favorite is a story from Jack's perspective of something that happened between him and Schulyer. Well I hope everyone enjoys this book.
• I am re-reading the Twilight Saga. I will be hell bent on finishing the series before the final installment comes out in the theater. Honestly, I don't remember what happens in the second half of Breaking Dawn. I caught myself actually laughing out loud while reading. I don't know if it was something that was actually funny or if I am remembering what I read in Midnight Sun. (if you a Twilight Fan, you know what that is.)
• Sticking with the Twilight topic. This Rob & Kristin business, I think everyone should mind their own business. Anyway, why in the hell would you cheat on Robert Pattinson? I just don't understand. Rob did nothing wrong. As fans, we feel like we know the celebrities we love from the characters they play. We feel like we have to know there every move or every given day. I will admit that I am guilty of it; I buy those mags on the store shelves, but there comes a time when you have to just give them the privacy they need or want. 
• I am changing subjects. Last night I was late for zumba so I only was able to do approximately 45 minutes, but I still earned 9 activity points. 
• I hope I didn't blow my diet completely out of the water this past weekend. I ate a lot and I am not proud of it. I fell like I am sabotaging myself just a bit. I think it is because I don't want the attention that comes with the amount of weight I intend to lose. I have never been an attention grabbing person; I would much rather be in the background.
• For some reason, I am in the mood to eat some hummus and I don't know why.
• Well that is enough of my randomness. I hope everyone has a great day.

#141 Monday Monday

It is the day in the week that signifies the start of said week. Yuk. I am posting this from work so I will be as quick as I can. Anyway, I hate Mondays, but I need to make some money unless other people have discovered how to grow money no trees.

Weight Loss: So I didn't track all weekend, so I spent the majority of my morning trying to remember what I ate over the weekend. (I don't recommend this, so my advice to others is to track the minute you eat something.) I am sure I didn't remember everything I ate (yikes), but I did the best I could do.

I also earned some activity points. I earned on 2 activity points after walking/running on the treadmill on Saturday; I only lasted 20 minutes but it is better than nothing right? In that 20 minutes, I almost did over 1.5 miles. For some reason, my body just didn't want to continue to move. However, it was 11 at night, so that could have been it.

Book Blog: I realized I haven't blog much about reading lately except for the last few posts. Well I am still reading Keys to the Repository, which is part of the Blue Bloods series. I will post more when I am done. (It should be tonight.) I would have finished if I hadn't gotten side tracked.

Between reading the Keys to Repository, I have been reading a series similar to 50 Shades of Grey. It is called Because You Are Mine; it is written by Beth Kery. I don't want to get to much into the subject matter until I finish the entire series, which would have been easier. The author only releases 2 chapters at a time. So far I have read 3 of the 8 "books" in the series. It is a very interesting way to release book. I am hooked. I can't really tell you why I am hooked on erotica. You may think this is a lie or a joke, but it isn't because of all the sex. I guess you can say I am a little bit curious.

So I hope everyone has a great rest of the day.

#140 Weekly Weigh In

TGIF!!!!!! After exercising 4 different days this week and staying up late reading books, I am so glad it is Friday cause tomorrow I can sleep in. Love Saturdays.

Last night was weigh in; I was so nervous it felt like I could feel the butterflies moving around in my stomach. Last night I weighed in .8 pounds lighter (Point 8). That means I roughly have about one and half pounds left before I get back to where I was. I had hoped to lose more but I was happy I what I did. I am 4 pounds from taking another photo. (For those of you who don't know, I take a new photo every 10 pounds to show my progress to the world.)

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Lately, a few people have asked how much more weight I would like to lose. I finally sat down and calculated how much weight I have left to lose. So I want to lose around 40 pounds more which will be a total of around 70 pounds lost. WOW...I will be a different person. 

Next week, I need to continue will the momentum. That means I need to continue with 4 or more days of earning activity. I need to cut down on the diet coke and drink more water. I need to also continue to track my food intake.

What to read next? Sometime this past week, I wrote my review of The Kite Runner. After reading that amazing book, I didn't know what I wanted to read next, but yesterday I made it to the book store and went look in the bargain section. I found a book in the Blue Blood series by Melissa de la Cruz that I hadn't read yet. The title...Keys to the Repository. I am not going to say anything about what it is. It has been great so far.

I have to give a shout out to my sister. Today she is taking a part of her boards. I am praying for her, but I have every faith she we do fabulously.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

#139 Book Review & Face the Scale

Today I decided to combine to blog posts if that is okay. Below is the first one:

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini:
Yes, of course I have read another book. This one however is a lot different then what I have been reading, but just as good or even better than any other book I have ever read. The Kite Runner has been sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be picked up and read. I bought this book when I returned from my Semester at Sea trip around the world in the Sprint 2007. On that trip, I had the opportunity to visit India, which changed me in ways I don't think I still fully understand. So, just by reading the synopsis of this book, I new I would be changed even more. So I waited and waited and waited. So a few days ago, I decided to finally read this book. Boy, I am sure I glad I did. I know I will forever be changed by what I have just read. Hosseini had a way of writing so vividly it was like I was actually living through what Amir had been through. With every page, I couldn't help but get that choked up feeling in my throughout. There were some instances where i laughed out loud, but for the most part, I couldn't help but want to shed tears for what Amir's story was. It made me realize how lucky and blessed I have been to be born where I was born. Parts of this story was very hard to read; I don't mean the writing. What I am talking about is what the people, adults and children, have lived through and continue to live through. I am sure my brain will still process what I have just read for the next couple of weeks. However, this story will forever be ingrained in my head. I don't think I will ever forget it. This is a story, I believe, needed to told, and it is a story that needs to be read.

I loved this book as you can tell; I haven't decided what I will read next but I will let you know as soon as I find out. It will be a light read

Face the Scale:

Today is weigh in day which means my nerves are shot. Yet again, I am nervous to Face the Scale. Because of the gain last week, I have  been motivated. I earned activity points 4 days this week and I have tracked everything while eating less. So I am keeping my fingers crossed for tonight.

#138 Hump Day

It is that day in the week where it is evenly between weekends, which means there are two days till Friday. Today will also be an allergy filled day. This morning I couldn't put my contacts in so I wearing the specks; for some reason my eyes wouldn't work. So today I got my glasses on and my hair is in a ponytail with my braided bangs (I couldn't take my hair in my face today), but the day can only get better right.

Last night, I continued in my efforts to increase my activity. I did a 5K on my mom's treadmill; I did it in 53:21 (Min:Sec). It was my best time thus for, but I am 3 minutes 21 seconds from my time in the WW 5K. I need to shed some more time of my time. I think I would have been a lot closer to the WW time if my body hadn't just crapped out for the last 5-10 minutes. However, I did earn myself 4 activity points. On the treadmill, I stayed between 3.5-4.0 speed. I went down to 3.0 towards the end. I know I will do better next time.

Tonight I have Zumba; I couldn't be more excited. Now I just need to make this activity stuff a habit. I have been told that doing something for 6 weeks, it becomes a habit. Lets just hope I can keep it up for the next 5 weeks.

You may ask, why the sudden push to lose weight faster? Answer: I am not trying to lose weight faster by any means. I want to lose it the healthy way which is 1-2 pounds per week. Also, I am tired of being on the heavier side. I am ready to be done with it so that I can move on the something else. Granted I know that my weight struggles will be a lifetime thing. I know I will always have to watch what I eat and exercise for the rest of my life.

I am still reading The Kite Runner. This book is amazing and I am so glad that I finally decided to read it. It think everyone should try to read this.

Have a great day!!!!

#137 Confessions...

As I sit here with my morning McCafe' from McDonlad's, it is just 2 points plus values (small regular latte made with non-fat milk), I am trying to think about what I will confess. I can honestly tell you that I don't know what to talk about. So these confessions may be a little like a free-writing experiment.

• It seems like the Aniston vs. Jolie Saga has popped its ugly head again. I can't understand why the media are portraying it the way they are. Okay it may be a little bit fishy that Aniston got engaged at the same time Brangelina is planning their wedding. Who cares? Why don't we all leave these to couples alone and let them live their lives? Why don't we congratulate them? Congrats to Aniston on her recent engagement. I want to wish her the very best.
• Who needs Insanity when you have Zumba? I know everyone has seen the infomercials about he Insanity exercise program. I just want to put it out there; I am not knocking it in any way. Watching the informercial you see and her them constantly saying you will finish in pool of your own sweat. I did just that last night at Zumba. At the end of the hour of zumba, my hair looked like I had just  washed my hair. I felt both gross and accomplished at the same time. 
• Word to the wise...Don't wear at light colored shirt while exercising if you sweat like I do. It shows all over the shirt.
• I have been trying to read The Kite Runner. This book has been sitting on my book shelf for a while now, but I felt that I finally needed to read it. However, I have found that this book is a hard read. I don't mean that it is a hard read based on the way it is written. It is hard to fathom that subject matter. It has made me realize how lucky I am to be born an American and live with the freedoms I have. So when I finished this book I will definitely do a blog post about this book. 
• Dr. Lindsay Lasseigne--My sisters as you know, if you have know me or have read any of my blog, is in med school. Right now she is finishing up her last days of OB/GYN rotation in Lafayette. Yesterday she had a great day. She delivered two babies into the world; she also assisted in a C-section. I couldn't be a more proud sister. I love that girl to death.
• Happy Tuesday Everyone...Enjoy your day.

#136 Another Week

Top of the morning to you....

Yes it is Monday, the start of a new week. This is a good thing, right?

Last night was the Closing Ceremonies of the Olympics. I am saddened because what will I watch now? Plus I will lose all that eye candy. (Swimmers, water polo players, divers, plus seeing Prince Harry all over, etc.) I am sure I will find something. And I have new crush in Olympians in Nathan Adrian. (look him up if you must)

On the way to work this morning, like every morning we listen to 870am. This morning Tommy Tucker posed a question, which Olympics sport's body would you like to have? After some thought, I think I would want a swimmer's body. Granted I have gotten over the height issue cause Lord knows I won't grow anymore. Swimmer's bodies for the most part in women, are lean and muscular. They don't have the bulkiness. I guess I can work towards that right? lol

On Thursday, when I got the bad news that I gained weight, it was the motivation I needed to get my, pardon my language, ass in gear. As I posted on Saturday, I actually earned some activity points from walking/running on the treadmill. I only did 30 minutes which earned me 2 activity points. It is a start right?

I will continue my activity earning tonight by returning to Zumba, and I couldn't be more excited.

Well, it is time for me to get back to work. Have a great day!!!!

#135 Saturday

As I sit in front of the television, watching a little bit of eye candy as they compete during the final day of diving and the Olympics. I am am trying to cool off form my Walk/Run on the treadmill. I did a total of a little over a mile and a half in a matter of 30 minutes. That is my personal best, so I am proud of myself.

I guess I needed that swift kick in the butt to get back to exercise. After weigh in in which I was told that I gained 2.4 pounds, I couldn't help but want to get up and do something. It was the motivation I needed. Thank You Jesus.

I have also been tracking my food and eating less junk food. Also, today was pretty jam packed and I accomplished a lot even though I woke up at noon (Gotta love Saturdays).

• As most of you may not know, I haven't really been in my house since my bee episode. So in an effort to slowly make my way back in the Aframe, I cleaned some of it. I spent about 3-4 hours at my house. I cleaned out the refrigerator. Scrubbed the sink, counter tops, floors, and did 2 loads in the dishwasher. Then moved to cleaning the downstairs bathroom; I cleaned the toilet, sink, and countertops. 
• Upon return from my house, I bathed all 3 dogs. They did amazing even Callie, who hates baths.  It surely is a task to do this, but they are now clean and exhausted after their baths. Also, when Callie finishes her bath, she runs around like a crazy four legged animal. 
• Then I did a workout on the treadmill. I walked/ran for 30 minutes and did 1.5 miles.

Now it is time to rest for a bit before I go take my bath. Then I hope to make some progress on the book I am reading now, The Kite Runner. 

#134 Weekly Weigh In

Yesterday I faced the scale; my prediction was true. I had a gain. In all actuality I did better than I thought. I gained 2.4 pounds this week making my total weight loss 35.6. Luckily, I am still at the 35 pound mark. Now it is time to go in offensive.

Goal of the Week: Lose at least one pound.

To accomplish the above goal, I asked myself, "what do I need to do to accomplish this goal?" What are the steps I need to take for myself to accomplish the goal of losing the weight I gained this week? 
(1) Track everything; (2) Stop eating so much fast food; (3) Earn activity points; (4) Drink more water and less DC (diet coke); and (5) follow the Good Health Guidelines given to me by WW.

I know what I need to do and now I just need to do it.

You are probably asking what happened? I went on a tiny vacation to visit my sister and some family members, and I know that is not the problem.

The Problem: I went on a "diet vaca" as well. I need to start realizing that I don't need to stop eating healthy when I am on a vacation. It is okay to have a little something extra here and there, but not all the time. Granted I didn't eat nearly as much as I would have if hadn't been on the WW program for so long.

Now it is time to get back to my routine. I have already put things in place so that I can accomplish what I want to do. I paid my month for Zumba, which will make me go so that I don't waste my money. I will consciously be aware of what I am putting in my mouth whether it is a piece of gum or a piece of cake. It is the beginning of a new week and I need to move on from this hump.

I finished yet another book, Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick. It was a real quick read, for me. Below is my review from Goodreads:

WOW.... Lately it seems every book I pick up to read, I fly through them. This one was no exception. I really can't wait to read the next books in the series. This book blurred the line between good and evil making it hard to judge the "book by its cover," so to speak. From the introduction of his character, I was drawn to Patch. Of course, every girl wants or thinks they want the bad boy, but that really isn't what drew me in. I felt that there was more to him than meets the eye. Although he was intense in every aspect of the word, there was something more. I can't wait to read more about Patch and Nora's relationship and about the world of fallen angels and Nephila (probably not spelled right).

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

#133 Face the Scale....

I realize it has been a couple of days since I posted last. I have been in Lafayette visiting my sis as she is doing her rounds for med school. I am so proud of that girl living out her dreams. I was also visiting family. I don't think the scale will be too happy with me, but tomorrow starts a new week right? lol

I ate more than I usually do and the stuff I ate wasn't really great for me; I am sure you can guess what the "bad stuff" is. Anyway, I have learned that it is okay that every once and a while you have slip ups and that it is ok. I will be living "the healthy life" for the rest of my life. So I will get over this little hump and be done with it. So that is enough for today. I hope everyone has a great day.

#132 Weekly Weigh In

I so meant to post this on Friday, but completely forgot about it. So here it is:

Last Wednesday, I was so worried about weigh in, but as fate would have it, I really didn't have to. Last week, I lost one more pound making my total 38 pounds. So I am 2 pounds till 40. I sure hope I didn't screw things this weekend, cause I surely did eat and didn't do any activity.

This weekend was pretty much my kind of weekend. I pretty much sat in front of the tv and watched movies and the Olympics. Lately, I have been stuck on a Hallmark Movie kick.

Mayet Graphics: I finished putting the finish touches on some programs I have been working for a client. I will ship them out sometime today.

Today, I am leaving to go visit my sister and my mom's side of the family in Lafayette. My sister has been doing her first round of stuff for med school.

Have a great day!!!!

#131 The Hump Day Blog

Wednesday: the day before weight in day; the middle of the week; Hump Day, and that is just to name of few tittles I give Wednesday.

I realize that today's blog post is sort of late; it is around 4:30pm and I have 30 minutes left of work, but hey it is better late than never.

I am actually kind of nervous for tomorrow, which is usually what happens. I know I tracked everything I put in my mouth. Tonight will be my second night of the week earning activity points. I a so excited to return to Zumba; I really do miss it. (WOW, I just realized how much my mindset has truly changed. I actually dream and yearn to exercise.) I will probably be sore cause I haven't done it in awhile. As always, I am super excited. Also, I am curious to know all the new music I missed while I was a way.

The weather outside is hotter than Hades, so I am glad that I work inside instead of having a job the would involve working in 90 degree weather with what feels like 100% humidity.

Freelance Work
As most of my readers know, I am a graphic designer. To make some extra money and earn some experience, I do freelance work on the side. God works in mysterious ways, because the jobs/clients come when I need them. Visit my Mayet Graphics Facebook page for my work. Also, I am going to link with Mayet Graphics blog, so y'all can see what I have been up to.

Today I went pick up some stuff from the printer. It all came out great, and I am anxious to see/hear why the client thinks.

Reading
I am still in my reading mood. I finished another book. It is called Divergent; the author is Veronica Roth. So good. I couldn't put it down; it felt like someone was taking over my body, and I think I found a new literary crush in the character Four. I am not going to give anything else away cause I think everyone should read it.

Go Team USA

Have great day!!!!