Are you a warrior?

Happy Wednesday, I know, I know I am a day behind on the weigh in but I had a really cool adventure yesterday and I didn't weigh in. But I will let you know about my crazy day trip soon...I was so tired I didn't even get to download my pictures yet! Ha.

So let me ask you....

ARE YOU A WARRIOR?

Somehow, I was convienced it was a good idea to start training for the 2012 Warrior Dash.  Um, Serena? Joni? How did this happen? Honestly, I think I was so excited to get back to Zumba last week I just agreed to anything Serena said! Ha. Just kidding, I am really excited to start this!  A couple reasons:

• Its muddy!
• Its Fun!
• Its a challenege!
• Time with good friends

Click here to check out the website about the Warrior Dash. And this is a picture of my best friends who perviously completed the dash. Or check out their facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/WarriorDash?sk=app_7146470109#!/WarriorDash?sk=photos

See now doesn't that look FUN???

T. 

Zumba-I have missed you!

Last night was my first night back to Zumba since I went to TN in June. Man, I have missed it.  I have missed the ladies, the moves, the music and most of all, I have missed how I feel after a good solid hour of moving, punching, kicking and having a blast!

We celebrated a little last night (thanks Serena) myself and another girl, Cassie, have lost good amounts of weight.  It was nice (and a little embrassing) to see the support of fellow Zumba goers!

Next step, personal trainer! Oh Serena in a long, high pitch, naggie voice :)

Have a great Friday!

T.

Week 18 Weigh In and Radom thoughts....

Happy Tuesday, can you believe the 4th of July is over? I cannot. I had an amazing time this weekend with family and friends. I truly love this holiday. Here a few pictures from over the weekend...(which freaks me out as I have never really posted a picture of myself...)

This is me at Kings Garden Vineyard  I am very lucky that we live in wine country...and that I love it!

PBR and I outside of Wagner. They have an amazing brewery.

My sister and I at the parade on the 4th.

This picture is totally for my sister, she loves a patrotic tootsie roll-can't blamer her!

Next up the weekly weigh in.  I cannot believe it when I read the Wii this morning! I actually weighed myself 3 times, just to make sure and triple checked-ha!

Pounds this week: 6

Total pounds: 40

 

Sorry I need to say this:

HOLY CRAP!!!!! 

Ahhhh, so exciting! I actually might cry-I am really proud of myself. Honestly. I have been a little low lately (emotionally) and really needed this. I did. I never thought when I started this I would see that. Wow!

 

I have set another goal-because thats how I roll (did you catch that ryhming?)-by August 7 I want to loose 10 lbs. Making that an even 50 (huh, what, wait a minute did that say 50?). You are probably thinking why that day? Becaue that's when I go to the Speidie Fest and CY is going to be there. HA! 

 

I am happy to report on this Tuesday its going to be a glorious, sunny, fun filled, happy Tuesday! I hope there is something today that makes you feel awesome as I do right now.

(Oh-and I have another little secret I have to ask permission to blog about first :) )

 

T.

Happy 4th of July

Thank you to all in the military! 

We wouldn't be safe with out you!



Guilt...

Okay, in NY around this time of year the weather is typicall hot and humid- days like today don't really come alone that often becuase it was nice, sunny, and breezy- today I took advantage of that!

I feel guilty but...I sat outside reading my new book. Ahh, I needed a mental break- and to boot I got a kick butt farmers tan!

My view at lunch:

We have a dance competition tomorrow in Rochester and then 4th of July activities the rest of the weekend.

Have a great day!
T.

A wise Art Teacher once quoted...

Today on facebook my high school art teacher put on the news feed:

An old man once said:

          "There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living."

 

Thanks Mrs. C for reminding me of this.

 

Happy Wednesday!

T.

Week 17-Back on Track

Happy Tuesday!

Can you believe its the last week in June! I cannot! The time is flying by. We are so busy that I honestly think that summer will be gone before I have time to enjoy it, if you know what I mean.


This is the first time I have weighed myself since I went to TN, I was a little nervous!  I will not lie! Ha.


Since we ate this:

These are PBR's favorite things: Fried Pickles.  I know sort of gross, but she insisted I try them.  She perfers the spears as you taste more pickles than fry stuff. They were ok-I am not sure I will run out and get them tomorrow but...with a beer, ok.

And these:

I guess you are in the south when Fritters are just placed before you.  I told PBR that I have never had them-she replies "Don't freak out there is corn in them" Ha! So funny-I didn't, but I really appriciated the warning none the less.  They were good-mainly reminded me of an elephant ear you get a fair. But hello they had powdered sugar on them...who can go wrong.

Those two pictures alone you can see why I was a little hesitant to jump on the scale...but I did this morning. Even after a wedding and birthday party this weekend, and I am happy to report:

Pounds this week: 4 (over a few weeks)

Total pounds: 34 (WHAT??!!?!)

Have a great Tuesday!

T.

I'm back--Has this ever happend to you?

Hello! I am back, I went to TN and well...I LOVED IT!

Updates: Yes I lost that final pound before TN, I haven't weighed myself since I have been back, that will happen on Monday, June 27.  I am a little scared. Not that PBR and I ate a lot but we didn't always eat right. Which is to be expected since we were on vacation! Ha. We were very busy as well, concerts daily and nightly! So much fun!

First, check out my sneakers, has this ever happend to you? I never have...strange.

Second, below are a few pictures from TN, enjoy!

Have a great week!

T.

Week 13

Hello and happy Tuesday!

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day-I spent time with some great friends and my family; went to Old Navy got some great $3 tees and Mother Nature gifted me with yet another farmers tan-this time RED! Oops-I guess I forgot the sun screen on myself-the kids had it however.

Total Weight Loss: 29 lbs

Days to TN: 8 days

I cannot believe that TN is only a week away. The list has started to form.  And my goal is 30 lbs before I leave for TN-1 lb to go...here is hoping I can get rid of that by next week! I will be one happy little chica!

Have a great Tuesday!

T.

Going Public

Going PUBLIC??!!?!?

Wait, what the H did that just say?

I took the plung--I went crazy--I took it off--I opened my heart--I opened my mind--

I opened my journey

Yep I took off the private setting, I am feeling a little naked in front of the world.

But hey-there you go!

Welcome new comers and I hope you find something that motivates you!

Going to the movies tonight with friends-Hangover 2!
T.

3.10685596

3.10685596

Wonder what that number is? That is a 5 K in miles and I did it.  I said I had a personal goal to achieve which was walk my very first 5K.  And I had the pleasure of walking with my mom, best friend, Brooke and a mutual friend Cindy.  The Guthrie Gallop took place May 7, 2011-and I lived to tell about it!

Don't we look all perky and pretty

**Insert Nana and Cindy-picture will not load correctly**

The above picture is of me and Brooke before the big start.  The 10 K runners started before us (thank goodness) and we started at 10 am.  We checked in, got our numbers and shoe thing-a-bobs (they track when go across the line-I am sure they have a very technical name but I have no clue).  As usual my shins started killing me with in the first mile-ugh, someday I will figure out why that is-but around mile 2 they just went numb...so we worked with it!


I am proud to say that I didn't die or give up...

• Was I the first: nope
• Did I have fun: yep
• Am I proud of myself for doing it: yep
• Will I do another: hopefully
• Plans for next year:  RUN (what did I just say?) But realistically I should be MUCH lighter by then so.....fingers crossed.

So- I am sure you are wondering our time...it was right around 57 minutes.  Which I guess isn't too bad and about right on for me as I walk 2 miles in 45/50 minutes during the week.


Here we are after:

Mussed hair, no sunglasses...looking like we just walked 3 miles in the sun! Ha.

They provided us with healthy, fun snacks and pizza. I find that completely comical!


Here's to next year and marking that off my bucket list (which I am working on)!
T.

Week 12-Check in

*Week 12*

How did that happen? Wait, what, its been three months already? Holy Cow! (from the mouth of PJ).

I cannot believe it, I thought this morning I didn't loose anything when I weighed myself, but I guess I shouldnn't do 'higher' math so early in the morning because after using a calculator I actually lost 3 lbs! Yeah! I am only 3 lbs away from my goal and 16 days to kick ass to do it in.

Total loss: 27 lbs!

Days until TN: 16

(sputter, spat, humm, what the...16 days)

 

I will happily report that I recieved our tickets in the mail and texted P and said...are you ready? Her reply...YAY!!!

 

So I guess we are both excited....

Week 11 Check in

Well Ithaca, I love you...to a point...but mother nature needs to get a butt kicking! Dear lord it started raining on Saturday and it is supposed to rain all the way until next Sunday! 8 days straight! Lord help us.

I lost 0 lb!!

Yes, a goose egg!

Total loss: 24 lbs!

Days until TN: 23

 

I know why I didn't loose, I continued my normal workout except on Friday I didn't go to the gym...I was out of town Friday and Saturday which means eating out. I didn't make the best choices in regards to meals-I clearly know that.  I even...gasp...had ice cream.  It was just me and Alyvia-I couldn't say no to her!

 

This week, back on track regarding eating...the excersing I have found I actually really like-really during the day I like that is de-stresses me! Ha. Its nice to get away from the office too. 

 

Next week could get tricky, its senior week and graduation here at work so the track I walk at is closed from 26-31 so I am hoping for nice weather to walk at the outside track or I might have to do laps in my livingroom-tee he.

 

The goal is still 30 lbs before TN-I still think it is possible-just need to focus and get to it!  It comes out to 2 lbs a week....

 

WISH ME LUCK!

 

T.

 

Week 10 check in-a little late

It was a beautiful Wednesday! Simply amazing. The weather was steller-I walked outside today because they have closed Barton for finals until the 20th, so the weather better hold out! Time is dwindling down now.

I lost 1 lb!!

Total loss: 24 lbs!

Days until TN: 29

It's whats for lunch...

My favorite lunch from Martha's in our building:

Herb wrap, cheddar cheese, lettece, olives, turkey, cucumbers, honey mustard and a pickle.

Yummo!

Happy Monday.

I will be back tomorrow with a weekly check in.

T.

Week 9 Check in

It's another rainy Tuesday.
Ahh, I love NY!

I lost 3 lbs!!

Total loss: 23 lbs!

Days until TN: 37

My goal is 30 by TN, I think I am on the right path. Anything after that is a BONUS!

EIGHT

Yesterday, admittedly was a terrible day!  So after a nice dinner with friends and the kids went to bed I hit the track. It was a nice night-chilly 50's but still workable. I started walking around town well since it was dark and I am not the most coordinated person I about killed myself 50 times, that's when I called it and headed to the track.  Well I ended up walking for 8 miles! Yep EIGHT!  Needless to say my legs felt like jello and my mind still wasn't clear.

But, hey at least I went for a walk rather than eating an awesome dessert of some sort! Something like this:

Oh and the twisted part while I was walking around and around and around I was texting a friend, what does she do...sends me a picture of her bowl of ice cream! She is such a goober!

this is her bowl of ice cream (sorry took via cell)

Weigh in tomorrow...lets see what happens!

T.

Week 8 Check In

Happy Tuesday!

I lost 2 lbs!!
  Which makes me at:

No-not 80! Silly people!

Total loss: 20 lbs!

Days until TN:  42 days
(Ah-6 weeks I cannot believe it is coming up so quickly!) If I stick to 2lbs a week I should be at or a little over the 30 lb mark! Yeah! Keep your figures crossed for that ...please!

Have a great Tuesday! I  know I will the sun is shinning and I hit a major goal today!

T.

Best Friends in the world-I have them

Have you ever had a friend say something that just shocked you?

~and not in a bad way?~

We went to a friends house the other night for his birthday, my friend K asked me how much weight I have lost, she said she was really proud of me.  Thanks K. Then we had idle chit chat-her and her husband coach the strangest (not strange but not the most common) sports.  She is the volleyball coach and the tennis coach, her husband, P, coaches bowling, badminton and football (that's 'normal') and he is also the drivers ed teacher.  They both are physical education teaches one in middle/high school and the other in elementary. I respect them dearly, they have three great sons!

So it was time to leave and P gave me a hug and kissed my head and said he was proud of me too.  I don't know why but I started to tear up. I am not sure if its because he expressed his feelings or what it was, either way I felt really special in that moment to have such amazing friends in my life.

I am truely thankful each day!

T.

Week 7 check in

Happy Tuesday! 

I lost 1 lb!!

Total loss: 18 lbs!

Days until TN: 51 -Holy Moley!

Well, I know why the loss was low-Sunday I made cookies two new kinds (check out my other blog:simpleinspiredhomemade.blogspot.com) if you want to check that out-but I am a SUCKER for raw cookie dough. I know, I know one should not eat such indulging items-seriously who can resist! So needless to say I ate my fill on it. Dang it!  It probably is sitting right back to my butt-like a brick!  The days until TN are dwindling down so fast-I am so excited, I am such a child! But, I just know P and I are going to have so much fun. 

I am going shopping at the tale end of May with B for some new clothes-I am very much looking forward to that as well.  Not just for buying new clothes but for hanging with B. I am lucky to have a groovy friend like her.

T.