What a year!

December 30th

It's been a hell of a year.  I really can't believe that we have two more days left.  Where did the time go?  I'll tell you where it went...it went into accomplishing goals or getting close to those goals.  For me, I can't say that I accomplished every single goal I had at the beginning of the year.  I could beat myself up for not accomplishing most of my goals I set at the beginning of the year.  But why?  Why not celebrate the few accomplishments I had this year?  So, instead of being Debbie Downer, I will be upbeat and proud of what I did this year.  Before I do that, the small DD in me has to complain about the last month of the year and here I go...

December was a hell of a month.  First off, my baby girl was in the hospital for a week.  With many prayers and talented doctors and nurses, she is back to her old self.  But for me, it was a bit stressful to see my baby girl in a hospital bed with an IV placed in her arm.  She was a trooper and I am so proud at how brave she was.  Secondly, I traveled two weeks out of the month, to and from Dallas and Denver.  There was not one time I worked a full week in the field.  As a result, I didn't hit my goal and had the worst month of the year.  Lastly, my eating and exercise fell to the waste side.  I worked out a total of 4x this month, w/no running!  What a piece of work I am.  I feel yucky and my belly is bloated.  I think I need to become friends with Jamie Lee Curtis and buy some Activa.  But, I am not going to let this one month be what I think of the whole year.  (As a side note, I read my first blog and I described how December was a shitty, lazy month for me a year ago.  I should have read that blog at the beginning of the month and not fallen in the same rut.  Or I can just realize that December is my month that I take a break, however I see it...December is a no bueno month for healthy living!)

My goal this year was to lose 30 lbs.  I didn't follow through with that, but I did lose 10 lbs.  I did not get to the size 6 I wanted, I am wearing a size 12 loose.  Even though my weight has always been an issue, I am not going to stress about the numbers.  The only way I am going to be 130 or a size 6 is if I deprive myself of everything and work out 6 days a week.  I really don't want to do that.  I like eating and I love food.  I have learned how to say no and stop when I get full.  I also don't eat like a pig on weekdays and I only drink a few drinks on the weekends.  If I lose 10 more pounds I will be happy and that is what I am going to focus on next year. 

I ran and ran and ran and I am still loving my running.  This year I ran three half marathons, one 10k and a 5k.  I am so proud of what I accomplished this year!  This is the only real goal that I followed through with.  I realize the only reason I followed through with it, is because of the passion I have for running.  I have set a goal for 2012 and this will include a full marathon in October.  I also have some plans for a mini Tri in the summer. 

I am still working on other goals; such as, organizing my life and my house.  It's baby steps...this will always be a work in progress.

Ladies, I just want to thank each and every one of you for the support you gave me throughout the year.  I am not mad for not accomplishing the goals I set out.  I am happy that I came close and didn't give up all together.  That truly is the accomplishment...I DIDN'T QUIT!  I fell short, but that's ok.  Theresa, thank you for having the bright idea of the Follow Through Club.  Even though I have not blogged every single day, I am going to continue with this in 2012.  I put out some of my 2012 goals, but I really am going to reevaluate them and tweak them.  I will have a more detailed plan for you in a few days.  As always, I must go...but I will leave you with this...You must accept that you might fail; then, if you do your best and still don't win, at least you can be satisfied that you've tried. If you don't accept failure as a possibility, you don't set high goals, you don't branch out, you don't try – you don't take the risk."
-Rosalyn Carter


Let's go team!

Goals
**Get home by 6

My 5's
>>A somewhat successful year
>>My family
>>Healthy children
>>Good friends
>>God

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Asshole!!!

December 14th

Ladies, I am my worst enemy.  I gained some weight.  After committing to losing a few extra pounds for year end, I gained 6 lbs!!!  I was in Dallas last week for our annual sales meeting.  I drank too much and ate even more!!  During these meetings, I usually have no more than two drinks and go to bed by 10.30 and workout every morning.  That didn't happen this time!!  Because, I don't get to hang out with my counterparts from Denver.  They usually don't want to hang out after work and want to get home to their families.  With all of us not having to rush home, we caught up on family, gossip, markets, and poke fun at each other.  So, I drank a few too many beers and did the one thing that has gotten me in to trouble in the past...order late night room service.  Yuck! 

Since I have been home, I got back on track with WW's and working out.  Thankfully, I have lost two pounds.  But I need to lose 4 more and on top of that 4 more to be 155.  It also doesn't help that I am PMSing...I swear I get moodier and moodier the older I get.  I know it's PMS, but it doesn't stop me from being an asshole to my husband, mother and everyone around me.  I want to get over this and feel better again.  Plus, my boobs have been hurting for two weeks now. 

I know, I know...I shouldn't complain so much.  But I feel a little bit better when I blog.  So, I know this day will be somewhat better. 

Thanks for the support!

Goals
**workout
**see all dealers on my list
**be nice to my husband

My 5's
>>free gifts when you buy makeup
>>online shopping
>>my daughter wanting me to comfort her instead of my husband (that's a first)
>>watching Adam wrestle
>>cooking for my family

Let's go team!!

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Home Office...no bueno

December 5th

So, I started WW's again.  I tracked everything.  I went over on my points...surprise surprise.  I had to stay home today.  If you don't already know, the 505 is a winter wonderland.  It's been snowing all night and all day.  I wanted to catch a spin class today, but they were all canceled.  I truly hate working from home.  I know I shouldn't make an excuse...but that's the only time I cheat.  Blah...

No more negativity...on to something else.  I will be in Dallas this week.  I will get some workouts in while I am there.  It's nice, because I don't have to worry about getting anyone ready.  I will also be in Taos this weekend for a wrestling tournament. 

I see 150...

Thanks for the support!

Goals
**Workout sometime tomorrow
**Get out of the house

My 5's
>>Snow...it brings moisture
>>baking
>>my silly kids
>>WW app
>>shopping online

Let's go team!

Melanie

December 2nd

I ate like a pig...what the hell is wrong with me?  It's always nice to know that tomorrow is a new day...right?  Working from home is the worse.  I think it's a free for all in eating.  One day at a time, right?  Why is it so hard?  Food is my vice...hi my name is Melanie, and I am addicted to food.  If I was REALLY strict, I would be at my goal from January.  I have to shake this...it was one bad day.  I have to look at the positives...sorry for the pity party.

Thank you for the support!

Goals
**Work in the field
**Have fun tonight

My 5's
>>Black, it covers everything
>>GMA
>>My debt plan working
>>Stress relieving tea
>>Seeing old colleagues next week

Let's go team!! 

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Last mile in the race...

December 1st

This is the last month of 2011...where did the time go?  For me, I don't know...but what I do know is, I have become a slacker to my blog.  I am going to treat my blog like a race...and finish strong!  I WILL blog every day in December, even if it means a few lines.  I should not put my blog on the waste side.  I can't make the excuse that I don't have time, when in reality I do have the time.  I will finish strong this month!!!

I have been trying to fight a cold over a week and half.  When I came home from Las Vegas, my body was hit with a horrible virus.  Go figure, I got sick during my vacation.  So you know what this means, I have not exercised.  In two weeks the only workout I have done is walking the strip, running two miles on the strip and the Turkey Trot.  (Not to get off subject, when I ran in Vegas I ran with my husbands cousin.  He is fit, but was hurting at mile 1.  It made me feel good that this big booty Judy can out run a guy!)  So what I am trying to get at is...I need to get BETTER so I can get in the gym!!!!! 

I am sitting at 158.  Realistically I will would like to be 155 lbs by New Years Eve. 

Thank you for the support!!! 

Goals
**Month end work
**Reevaluate 2011 goals and think about 2012 goals
**Put up some Christmas decorations

My 5's
>>Get to work at home
>>Good friends
>>Weekends
>>Family
>>More time off in December

Let's go team!!

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My Love Affair...

November 13th

So, I have not blogged in a well, even though I am busy and working like a crazy woman...I really can't make that an excuse.  I can find the time to blog for 5-10 minutes.  I just haven't been wanting to.  Since my last blog, a few things have occurred in my life.  I will type about one.

I finished my last half marathon for the year and it was horrible.  First off, I had to drive to Farmington (for work) right after.  Because of that, I told my husband not to bring the kids and cheer me on at the finish line.  Because of this, at mile 11 I started to slow down and well, break down.  My mind was telling my body to stop, to quit, to not do this anymore.  This is only because I was so selfish, my family wasn't going to be at the finish line, cheering me on.  I was telling my body to stop because I wouldn't be able to see the look on my children's face as I cross that line with a sense of pride.  And because of this, I stopped to walk.  (You will judge me after I type my next sentence.)  I walked for .10 of a mile and was very disappointed with myself.  I felt that lactic dump in my legs.  Two women I passed at mile 5 just passed me...what the hell??  I told myself, "Come one Melanie, finish strong...you got this."  I picked up and started to jog it out and at that last mile I got back to where I was.  Surprisingly in the distance I saw my two cousins, aunt and friend.  That brought me back to life and I got my second wind.  Even though I finished strong, it was my worse time ever.  I finished at 2.34...twenty minutes longer than my first. 

What I should be saying, hell yeah...I am the ultimate bad ass...three half marathons for 2011!!!  Just to let you know, I am very proud of myself and I know a lot of people will never accomplish this.  But I am so damn competitive that I even compete with myself.  Even though I might not be in church every Sunday, I thank God for everything he has blessed me with (on those long Sunday runs). 

I followed a crazy carb load program two weeks prior to the race.  I ate 95% carbs three days prior to long runs and the race.  Because of this I jumped up to 165.  Damn Gina that's seven pounds!!  Immediately after my race I lost it all.  Plus I took two weeks off.  This was my first week back to exercising.  Today was my first day back to running. 

What I have realized is, even though my mind can play tricks with me and I have that feeling of quiting.  I come back to it and truly it is my passion.  One would describe it as love affair or a drug, becomes it is addicting.  Some of you might think..."what the hell, I HATE to run".  But honestly, it hits you when you least expect it.  Bam, pow, wham...you're in love.  And with that I will close with this...my worse race will always be better than the worlds best french fry, martini, chocolate pie or pizza.

Let's go team

My 5's
>>My God
>>My Family
>>My Health
>>My Job
>>My LIFE!!

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one day could be bad, but wait until tomorrow...

Oct 1st

Hello all!!  It's amazing how one day of running can be terrible and you want to quit and the next day be amazing and you realize that you are ready for your race.  I came home early on Friday and got on the road to run 4 miles before meeting Adam at the bus stop.  I thought the weather was not to hot, it was 75 and with a slight breeze.  I got to mile 2 and was dying!!  I walked for a while did some intervals just to keep my heart rate up.  I couldn't finish strong.  I thought to myself, "damn, if I can't finish this how am going to finish 13 in three week"?  I still had to get out and run the following day.  The following day you would have thought a totally different person was out on the road.  I got on the road and finished at Adam's soccer game with 7 miles.  I felt great and wished I could have ran longer.  I forgot that it's totally normal to have a bad day at running. 

Ladies, have a great day and thank you for the support!

Goals
**Bike
**Clean mi casa

My 5's
>>Friends
>>New puppies
>>Being healthy
>>Three weeks to half marathon
>>48 days to VEGAS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I have come a long way....

Sept 27th

Frustrated with my weight, I took Jenna's advice and measured my body.  I also pulled up my measurements from WW.  Here are the results.

January 09 (when I started my weight lose journey, two months after Sofia was born)
Waist--38.5
Arms--13
Hips--43.5
Thighs--26

January 11
Waist--34
Arms--12
Hips--40.5
Thighs--24

September 11
Waist--33
Arms--12
Hips--40
Thighs--23

So, yes there has been changes since starting the blog!!  I know I have a long way to go...but this slow journey means it will be harder to gain it all back.  BTW, it's been 5 years since I popped a diet pill, laxative, slim fast, slim quick or any other crazy diet fad...From the time I was in eight grade until I was 26, I was constantly taking something to lose weight.  I pray my daughter doesn't have to through this.

Ladies, thank you for the support!

Goals
**Insanity
**Admin

My 5's
>>EVERYTHING!!!

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I am offically a cyclist

September 26th

I did it, I did it!!!  I finished the 25 mile bike ride in 2 hrs.  The first 12 miles was very hard and I wanted to quit.  We were riding into the wind and it was no bueno...At the turn around, I stopped at the water station stretched ate an orange and had a better ride back.  I want to tell you, my friend Alice kicked my butt!!  She finished about 15 minutes faster than me. 

Now on to the half...strict training from here on out.  Wish me luck!  Honestly in the back of my mind, I really don't think I can do it...

Thank you for the support!!

Goals
**Rest
**Work
**Plan meals for the week

My 5's
>>Thankful for my husband, he can be a dummy sometimes...but he doesn't hold me back
>>Finishing a race on a one gear bike
>>PTO
>>Energy
>>My family's support

Let's go team!!

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You would think I was 120 lbs!!!!

September 23rd

Frustration on my end.  Right now my only goal is exercise.  I have my half next month (which I am not as prepared as I should be) and a 26 mile bike race on Sunday.  Did I mention this race is up and down crazy hills?  I think I am ready, but I will be that guy coming in last place.  I completed my first run in four months.  I ran a 10k in 1 hr 4 minutes (with one potty break).  I was very proud that I caught up with the group of started off with. 

Anyhoo...I posted a new picture of myself.  I don't think you notice anything different.  But I see my belly somewhat smaller.  I am a little frustrated.  With all the FRICKEN exercise I do, you would think I would be 120lbs by now.  In fact the opposite has happened.  I went from 159 to 161...I know it's only 2lbs, but it's 2lbs in the opposite direction...and well, there's more to life than worrying about 2lbs, and yes it's probably muscle...but the vain woman inside me (inside ALL of us) is kind of upset!!  This jelly belly HAS to go!!!  Enough bitching...I know it takes time, the slower I take it off, the slower it comes back...right?

Goals
**Bike 15 miles
**Abs
**Enjoy another day off
**Enjoy my family

My 5's
>>The ability to run and ride
>>Cool weather
>>My Babies
>>Green Chile
>>Dr Oz's yummy veggie drink

Let's go team!!

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Running in the Rain, I'm running in the rain...

September 10th

Two things happened ten years ago in September.  A horrific event that changed the lives of every American...and to think 9/11 brought us all together, regardless of race, religion and political background.  I hope tomorrow we can reflect and come together again as one, not fight amongst each other.  I am so sick of everyone blaming the other person.  We have forgotten what this country was built on.  I hate to sound political but, all parties should cut all the bullshit and work together.  I am so sick of EVERY politician working for themselves and the corporate contributors.  We have it on both sides...I think everyone of our politician's is a corporate sell out.  Ok, so I fell off the subject of the two events in my life.  Sorry, no more politic talk!  The second event in my life was the beginning of what was going to be a career.  I began a life of cars ten years ago this month.  I had only been with the Garcia Group working a finance assistant (gofer)  for two weeks when 9/11 happened.  A decade has passed since the Pearl Harbor of our generation and my beginning in the car business.  I have come far from the 22 year old girl working funding delays and picking up lunch.  I know I am not comparing the two.  But a lot has happened in my life in that decade.  I pray that my children will not have to experience an event so tragic as 9/11.  I am also so grateful that a dear friend of mine was safe and sound. 

I have told you that I have been scared to run by myself.  Mainly because of encountering loose dogs.  But I have done a few miles here and there without a running partner.  But this morning I knew I needed to do a six miler.  My running partner couldn't make it and I knew I needed to do it today.  I did great except around mile 3.  There were two suspicious men in a van hanging around the main road I run on.  So, I decided to hike up another road that leads to our urgent care, run behind the HS football field then have Paul pick me up.  Not only was I worried about the men, it started to sprinkle on me.  I got to where we were supposed to meet, but no Paul.  There was more traffic so I felt safe and ran until I caught up with Paul.  The strange van had left.  I could have ran all the way home...why am I such a scaredy cat?  Anyways, I ran in the rain and it started to pick up.  Not counting the creepy old men in the van.  I had a really good run and am confident I will do well next Sunday.  Plus, I really enjoy running in the rain.  Actually my favorite time to run is when the weather is gloomy and it's 60-70's.  

I know I go off the road sometimes with my blogs.  I apologize.  But I truly thank you for ALL the support, I take it to heart.  It's great to have such great cheerleaders!!!

Goals
**Run
**Grocery Shop
**To work on my writing techniques and be close to the eloquent writings of Ms Awesome

My 5's
>>Weekends
>>Being so blessed!! <--still high on endorphins
>>My Health
>>Soccer season
>>Wearing sweatshirts!

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Run, bike, run, repeat...

Sept 7th

I started writing my blog, and decided to delete what I had.  It's not fair to my husband for me to air our dirty laundry.  So, this blog will not have any negative comments towards my husband.  It's all about me, like it should be...right?  I am still running and riding my bike.  I am not doing the tri this weekend.  I am NOT ready!  I do have my 10k on the 18th, I also have a bike ride in Acoma on the 25th.  So, if I am not running, I am riding my bike.  I am up to 5 miles on my running and 12 miles on my bike. 

I started drinking a drink from the Dr Oz show.  It includes; cucumber, spinach, apple, lemon, and celery.  I have been drinking it every morning.  It keeps me full and honestly it's GOOD.  The only BAD thing about it is...I GET GASSY!!!  I know, you REALLY wanted to hear that.  I am really trying to watch what I eat.  I know that what I eat really effects my runs.  I ate like a big'ol fat man Sunday and I really felt it on my Monday run. 

I am getting there.  I see 150 in my future!!  I know I have done very well...but 158-160 is still too heavy for a 5'2 frame.  I just need to get rid of my stomach, that's all I am asking for!!! 

Ladies, thank you for the support!

Goals
**Run
**Ab work
**See all dealers on my list

My 5's
>>cooler weather
>>seeing my beautiful pg friend ;)
>>showering that beautiful friend with gifts
>>vacation days next week
>>STATE FAIR!

Let's go team!

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Another month passes by

September 1st

Really, it's September already??  I guess times flies when you're having fun??  Nope, I am not 5 lbs lighter...whaa whaa.  But I am not going to get upset, I didn't work at it.  So, with a new month is some new goals...or maybe the same goals but just revamped.  I am keeping my weight loss goal, organizing goal, relationship goal and finance goal.

This fat girl has not stuck to a diet plan in several months.  I hate to say I am on a diet, because I always fail with "diets".  I have WW's, but I have not logged in, in several weeks.  Why the hell am I going to pay $17 a month when I don't even use it?  I am exercising still.  I just think to myself, "Self, if you just took care of this eating thing, you would not have to worry about the inner tube under your shirt!".  Honestly, I justify my eating with saying I exercise a lot, so I can.  I know don't want to be where I was two years ago, so that should be enough, right?  I'm slowly creeping into my bad habits.  This week I ate lunch only because it was lunch time, not because I was hungry.  This month I am going to watch what I put in my pie hole.  It should be easy to say no, right?  Plus I am in training mode.  I have a few races coming up in the next couple of months.  I solved my own problem while typing this blog, I have to keep it in my noggin that I have races coming up and I can't eat the chips, ice cream, seconds or anything in between.

Organization is a bad word.  Why I can't I be organized?  Is it an Aries thing?  Or just a lazy thing?  Or maybe it's because I was the baby and spoiled?  I bet it's because my father left my mother when I was five and clutter keeps me sane??  What ever it is, I need to fix it!  I need to be organized in every areas of my life!  I will accomplish this, one day at a time.  I am going back to setting a small goal everyday.

Money, money, money...who isn't having issues with this?  I myself just need to be patient for six more months.  My husband graduates in February and with that comes a JOB (hopefully)!!!!  I hate bills!  I hate the fact that Direct TV charges for HD...really?  I have to pay an extra $10 for a clearer picture?  And of course, my husband NEEDS it.  I don't NEED TV.  I am so close to turning satellite off!!  I am waiting for word from my company about company cars.  I am limbo right now.  If I get one, I can sell my car.  That car payment I was making can go towards credit card debt.  I will be done paying off my debt in May, then that payment plus the one I was making prior will all go to savings.  My goal is to triple my savings account by December 2012.  I got this!  I just hate stupid phone bills and cable bills. 

Relationships...I have issues.  That's all I am saying.


I know I have done good this year, I am down 10lbs since starting this.  Thanks for reading!

Let's go team!!

Goals
**Run
**Complete all month end reports, schedules, etc
**Clean closet

My 5's
>>Sore legs
>>Silly babies
>>Fun times with my girlfriends this weekend
>>Finally liking a girl my brother brings home
>>My Family

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Just a normal blog...

August 20th

Damn Gina, it's already the 20th???  Where the hell did the time go?  I am out of the 150's...don't jump up and down...I went backwards and stepped into 161 again.  WTF?  I have been at that weight for a while now.  I am going to make an excuse, but I think it's muscle.  I have been using Insanity, not consistently but I have noticed my arms and stomach.  I have never been committed to "video workouts", but I love Insanity.  It's tough, but it's done in less than 40 minutes.  I recommend it to anyone.

So on to the rest of my life...I am working like a mad woman.  Things are starting to get crazy.  I plan on working my little booty off, but I also plan on taking some time off in November. 

Ladies, I have nothing else to say...have a great weekend!!

Thank you for the support!  Let's go team!!

Goals
**Bike--check
**Stomach
**Reorganize closet
**Pull weeds

My 5's
>>My health
>>Fiestas
>>Chile roasting
>>Adam back at school
>>WEEKENDS!!

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Fatso...

August 12th

I am sick and tired of being such a slob...I have really been in a funk with eating.  Saturday is when I will be going back on weight watchers...that seems to work.  I need to really stop eating out.  This weekend I am going grocery shopping. My list will focus on bringing lunch with me and putting my lunch box in the trunk so I don't eat it by 10.30!  I am going backwards and it sucks!!!!  I am tired of this gut!!!!  I would like NOT to have an inner tube under my shirt.  I know I have come a long way from being 195 lbs.  But for my 5'2 frame, 160 is still too big.  Yes, I am 16 lbs lighter than when I got married, but still 160 is obese...isn't that nuts?  I am giving myself until THANKSGIVING to lose 15 lbs...I KNOW I CAN DO THIS!!!  I would like to get to that 130 lb goal for the end of the year.  I am not asking to be super skinny...but it would be nice to be a size 8.  With this Judy Booty, I know I will never be a size 6, but I know I can be 130, because I have done it before.  And for Vanity's sake, I was 127 lbs ;).  I will be back, I know I don't EVER want to be where I was...

Ladies, thanks for the support!

Goals
**Be home in time to see my babies and back in ABQ by 6pm
**Have a smooth meeting

My 5's
>>Nice dealers that invited me to a baseball game
>>Salad Bars
>>The writers on the Golden Girls...I heart that show
>>God
>>Everything

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Great Times

August 11th

So how do I start this blog???  Well, I had a WONDERFUL weekend!!  I had so much fun Thursday at Karaoke (Japanese accent).  Friday was a fun filled shopping day.  My baby boy got his first Jordan's...yes I said hit FIRST JORDAN'S!  Was it my choice?  Ah, no...only because he's almost six and will have grown out of the shoes in six months.  But he does look sharp in them.  Saturday was soo much fun!!  I don't know what it is about getting together with my girls...but we become so silly.  I absolutely love hanging out with my besties...it must be done more!  Sunday I definitely rested!! 

Yes ladies I have a visit from a nasty friend that wasn't even invited!!  Damn you!!!  Go home, nobody wants you here...you make me CRAZY!!!!!

So I start training for my October half next week.  I am a little nervous, since I haven't been running a lot in the last two months.  I think the longest I have ran is three miles...wish me luck.  As much as I want to do the tri---I don't see it happening.  The only time to train for the swim is in the middle of the day, that's not going to work.  Ah, maybe next year. 

If you have those friends that have always been in you life...I suggest you hold on to them as tight as you can!

Ladies thank you for the support!  Let's go team!!

Goals
**Workout
**See all dealers on my list
**Eat right...no ice cream!!

My 5's
>>Long relationships with my great friends!!
>>My in-laws for their generosity
>>PTO
>>Standing up to others
>>Bike rides


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Hey WEEKEND...I'M READY!!!

August 2nd

I have a BIG weekend coming up.  Thursday night we are going out to sing Karaoke (w/Japanese accent).  I am practicing...mee mee mee, I like my chicken fried...cold beer on a Friday night!  Friday I am taking the day off and will be school shopping.  Saturday...I get to hang out with some pretty amazing women.  I am attending a bridal shower and then a bachlorette party for a dear friend from high school.  And Sunday...maybe some bloody mary's?  I am so excited!!  She is are last friend in our group to take the "plunge" into marriage.  I don't know if I will be able to make it to the wedding, but I will not miss this weekend!!! 

I am kicking butt with my exercise...but sucking at eating...sad face.  I know, I know....on the wagon, off the wagon.  The good thing is, no weight gain....that shouldn't be good news.  I should be bummed that I didn't hit my August goal of 155lbs!  That means I have to lose 10lbs this month!!  Not really, I am not that crazy.  If I worked my ass off, I know I could...but I do love my food.  I am not going to deprive myself from food.  I just need to learn portion control!

Ladies, thank you for the support!!!  Let's go team!!

Goals
**Exercise
**See all dealers on my list
**Eat smart
** Get breast pump ready

My 5's
>>Being healthy
>>Being sore
>>My fence (crazy old neighbor can't look into our TV room w/his binoculars)
>>Getting to rub on Netty's belly this weekend
>>Fun times this weekend!!! Not wild...

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On the wagon...off the wagon...

July 28th

I swear...I am stuck with my weight.  My problem, like others is rewarding with food.  I know some have this problem.  I am one of them.  The past few weeks I have rewarding my big'ol belly with yummy treats.  Well, no wonder the scale is NOT going down.  So once again I am back on the WW wagon.  The great thing about this, I know how many points I earn from exercise.  I earned 10 yesterday from swimming and running. 

I am going to do my mini-tri.  I know I can be ready by September.  I also will start running this weekend.  My insanity program is kind of on the back burner.  I will be doing it this morning.  But it's only my third time.  I figure, the days I am not outside exercising, I am on the insanity tapes.

I thought of what you all said about acting.  I got on the NM Movie website and right now there are no cattle calls.  The Adobe Theatre will be auditioning for Tom Sawyer.  Can you see me as Aunt Polly?  I doubt it, but I am seriously thinking to audition.  I'll keep you posted. 

Ladies, thank you for all the support!!  Let's go team!!

Goals
**Insanity
**That's it

My 5's
>>Getting stronger w/swimming
>>Nice weather
>>Getting closer to school starting
>>Baby girl falling asleep on me
>>Exercise

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ALL THE FTC HOTTIES...THIS ONE IS FOR YOU

July 25th

I LOVE, LOVE ALL THE BLOGS...still can't post on individual blogs though.  Maybe I am just a dumbass??  I want to comment on everyone blogs, but can't.  So hear I go, I am going to sound so in love with you...at the end of this you're going to want to make sure my lips are not permanently stuck to your ass.
 
Captain Theresa--you are amazing!  We all dwell on the one negative thing in our life, while others see all the 100 positive things about us.  Wow 52LBS is equivalent to my 5 year old son.  I always read your comments to everyone and think what a great therapist you would be.  Have you have considered of going back to school to become a therapist?  Or how about a life coach?  I think you have this natural ability to keep it real and help people through things, you even did this while we were in school.  Zumba your butt to a size smaller...but not to small...

Carmen--how can you never miss a day of blogging??  I am proud of myself for just a couple a times a week.  The Sugar Daddy is just around the corner.  Screw love, just jump to the MONEY...hee hee, only joking.  You do so much, wow.  You always comment on everyone's blog.  I love that you keep up with all the blogs.  Your volunteering efforts are great.

Jenna--No cold feet for you!!  I am jealous, I wish I had the balls to make a move out of this crazy state.  You are one funny girl...I think you should write for SNL...I wouldn't even know how to go about that...but I see an agent in your future.  Why not get back into show business?  "There's nothing like show business...I forgot the rest of the lyrics."

Nicole--Hey pervert what are you looking at?  Just kidding.  I think Chicago is going to be great for you.  Same with Jenna, making a big move is something I could probably never do.  I think you should get serious with the art work and just start selling it...become the Picasso or Degas of our time. 

Annette--When I first read your recent blog, I thought you were talking about what you ate for breakfast.  Sausage fingers and cankels (Thought cankels were hotcakes...I'm dumb).  You are kicking some serious butt!!  Baby Peanut Luigi Rivera de Marquez is going to be a fit little guy and you're going to be a WONDERFUL mother!! 

Alisa--I feel you sister!  When I had Adam I wanted to loose weight.  I did good until I went back to work.  I think we try things at least six times before we stick to it.  I know am going to sound like a know it all and you might roll your eyes, but just take care of that little Gerber baby (who should be a model) and the diet and exercise will fall into place.  I know you can do it, don't get too down on yourself. 

April--Damn Gina, if I lived next to you I would probably gain so much weight from all you yummy treats.  You are a pretty talented lady.  For all the haters, you know you are hot, talented and amazing.  Don't let anyone bring you down...and have a cool summer don't change.  (Sorry the start of that sentence sounded like a line from a yearbook signing).

You all are some pretty damn hot, amazing, talented, smart and wonderful people!!  (Why didn't I put smart in front of hot??)  I started out with the blog as one big comment to your blogs.  But as I wrote this, I kept going back to each of our talents.  Why did we never follow our dreams, our God given talents?  Some of us are doing what we do best, but at 100%?  Others have these talents that are not being used and when are we going to just say FUCK IT!

I don't know, now I feel like I am talking out of my ass or just diarrhea of the mouth...or just talking nonsense...I guess I am just going back to what I wanted to be when I was growing up and why didn't I follow through with it?  I am sitting on my butt and Hollywood is in my backyard...what am I scared of?  What was I scared of when I was in my 20's?  If I went after that acting career, I know would still have my babies (they were apart of Gods plan).  I guess I shouldn't dwell over the what ifs and just focus on my two babies and make sure they follow their dreams.

Ladies thanks for all the support!!!!!  Let's go team

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So it begins...

July 21st

I was in Denver the last two days for work.  Nothing exciting.  While I was sitting in my hotel, I started planning my debt diet.  It looks like it will take me seven months to payoff credit cards.  After that, the amount I was putting towards the debt, I can add to what I have been putting in savings.  And Paul will be out of school in February too!! 

I haven't started my board yet, I will get that done hopefully by the end of the weekend.  I am pretty excited about it.  Thankfully I have old pictures of what I looked like at 130.  I also need to really think of what I want to put on it. 

I also started Insanity today.  It was only a 25 minute fit test, but damn it hurt.  Honestly, I don't know if I am going to go through with the tri, I haven't swam in over two weeks and the pool closes in two and half weeks.  I also need to start running.  I am all over the place right now.  My eating is a little out of control, but thank goodness, no weight gain.

I have started praying.  I just need God help guide me in this time in my life.  I know I have achieved a lot in my life and I am very proud of what I have accomplished.  But at the same time, I am disappointed at my finances spinning out of control!!  I really took it to heart when they said, "You spend more when you make more". 

Thanks for everything.  Let's go team!!

Goals
**Work
**Talk to my husband


My 5's
>>Being at home w/my babies
>>My yard being 50% complete
>>Knowing I can take control of this crazy thing we call life
>>Meeting being over with
>>Mornings

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If you can see it, you can be it...(Anyone remember this episode from Roseann??)

July 18th

So, today is going to be a new day for me.  Already did my bike ride today.  Hopefully I can get a swim and run in.  I really need to get back to running.  I think I have been afraid to get on the road.  I don't know if it's encountering dogs, not being able to make it 3 miles or just being plan scared.  I need to get over this.  I also will be starting the "insanity" program.  My sister bought it over a year ago and hasn't used it in a while.  I figure, I can cut down on gym fees in the fall/winter.  Let's see if I can have the motivation to do home tapes. 

Today, I am going to write my gratitude list.  I know what I have outweighs what I want.  But maybe it's a good idea to write it down (thanks T).  Along w/that, I am going to put together a "visualize" board.  If I can see it, I can achieve it...wow how corny does that sound?????  I flashed back to an old Roseann episode, when a fitness instructor was talking to Jackie at the mall.

I let you know how this goes!  Let's go team!!

Goal
**Swim/Run
**Gratitude list
**Visualize board

My 5's
>>Not being unemployed
>>Having a flexible job
>>Fence almost done
>>My in laws
>>Sunday not going by fast!!!

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2 days in a row....

July 17th

Good morning!!  I am addicted to my grill.  Hi my name is Melanie, I am addicted to my grill.  I have used it all week long, and tonight it's pizza.  I'll let you know how it goes. 

I am going to work on my envy issue.  It's not really w/my body.  I want to be able to jump up and do what ever at the drop of a hat.  I want to not have so much obligations as I do.  If I could go back in time, I would have never jumped into a business venture w/my family.  I guess, I can learn from it and move on.  I am just upset, once I start paying down my debt, something new pops up.  Because of an error of my sister, I have to pony up some $$$.  Even though it was not my doing, my name is all over it, so I have to be responsible and pay.  I guess I just have to realize that I will always be in debt.

Or I can stop having a pity party for myself and do something about it.  A comment I got on my last blog, talked about going above and beyond and try to achieve what I am looking for.  So, I am going to reevaluate my territory and work on maxing out my pay plan.  If I can really get my ass to selling our warranties, I can earn more $$$!!!  This is another goal I am going to accomplish.  I am going to set myself to earn more money, I know I can do it.  I will keep you updated.

Ladies, thank you for letting me vent.  I appreciate it.  Let's go team!!

Goal
**watch soccer

My 5's
>>God
>>Rain
>>Hair Dye
>>Golf time w/my family
>>Summer Time

PS--I need to pray more.  But I don't want God to think I only pray when I need something.

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Whatever.

July 15th

I do great one week, then slack off for two weeks!!  WTF!!!  I am working out this morning, and will finally get back on track.  I really hate my belly!!!!!  I need to focus on exercise and less on drinking.  I feel like I have been drinking way too much.  I took Tuesday off to celebrate my friends bday.  Well, it was an all day drunkfest.  And bad eating...So much for that. 

I am hoping to see Carmen and Jenna this weekend.  My weekend is free...soo hmm, hmm. 

Let's go team!!

Goal
**RUN
**Step class (free on Saturday's)
**Try and blog everyday!!

My 5's
>>What I have in my life
>>Grateful to have a job
>>Pretty toes
>>Weekends
>>Paydays

PS--I have been a little bummed out and I really need to stop envying other people.  I need to focus on my life and be grateful for what I have and not what I don't.  Wahh, wahh...pity party.

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Boring Blog

July 12th

I need to start blogging at least twice a week.  It would be nice to blog once a day.  Where the hell does the time go??  I am doing good w/diet and exercise.  I am giving myself one day to indulge.  The rest of the week I am watching what I put in my pie hole.  I took last week off from working out.  I came down with a stomach bug the night of the 4th.  It wiped my out.  I was over it by Wednesday, but didn't get an appetite until Thursday/Friday.  The only good thing about it was I lost 5lbs (which was gained back by yesterday!).  And for the very first time in almost three years I took a sick day.  Last time I took a sick day was for maternity leave.  Usually if I am sick I will work from home, but this illness was so bad, I sleep all day.  But no worries, I am back.

This week I am going to start running again.  Don't get me wrong, I have been running during my tri-training.  But it's no more than 2-3 miles.  I need to start long distance.  I haven't ran over 6 miles in almost two months!  I just realized yesterday I have only two months until my next 1/2 marathon. 

Ladies...this was the worlds most boring blog...I apologize!

Let's go team!!

Goal
**Bike
**Weights
**Sit ups
**Sit by the pool (did I mention I have the day off???)

My 5's
>>Fence almost up
>>Dancing w/my honey
>>Movie time w/my son
>>My crazy baby girl
>>Garden veggies

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My Baby Boy

July 2nd

Today was a great day.  I biked in the morning, went to the driving range w/my son then ended the day w/a swim.  The best thing of all, we got rain, even if it was for only 15 minutes.  I needed some alone time w/my son.  Even though he's only 5, he coping a slight attitude, and Momma isn't liking it.  Our time together was great.  I think he's been acting out because he has a baby sister that we over look her actions towards him.  I really need to work on that (hence the relationship goal).  I love him dearly and don't want him to think we favor one child over the other.  I enjoy the time I have w/my children.

Good night...

Let's go team

Goals (for tomorrow)
**Run
**Sit ups
**Arms

My 5's
>>Quality time w/my son
>>Rain
>>The picture I received from my beautiful pregnant friend
>>The weekend
>>Senior citizens saying hello on their morning walks

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Halfway there!

July 1st

Six months ago I agreed to join a club w/an old college friend.  I joined this club w/other women across the country.  Together, we have seen each other at our highest and lowest.  We have all acheived something in the first half of the year.  It has defiently been a roller coaster ride.  Some have made the ultimate sacrifce, by becoming a full time mom and wife, another is growing life in her belly...we get to be so fortunate to be present to what she is experiencing, others have lost weight and two have made a huge leap, will make a journey to a new place, while one is getting healthy.  I am so blessed to have new friends and old, to help me through my own journey.  The one thing that we have in common...I couldn't ask for anything better...free advice and the best cheerleaders!!!

I am going into the next six months with the same goals; lose weight, better relationships and being more organized.  As you know, I have started training for a mini-tri, I also have two half's I am going to do in the fall.  Training for something, has kept me on track w/my weight.  I fit into my shorts, I have worn them a couple of time...IN PUBLIC!!  I also can zip up those white capris, still haven't worn them yet.  I think this weekend I am going to buy a size 10.  Even though my ultimate goal is to lose weight, the small goal inside this is to drop a size.  I also have been nicer to my husband.  I still need to work on it.  I get upset when he critizies my cooking.  But he only critizies it when I don't drentch the food in butter or oil.  It's also hard when we are not on the same wave length (exercise).  But I am working on it, I do love him w/all my heart...I just worry like hell about him.  Last is my organizational skills...they are getting better but not great. 

I am doing great!!  This fat girl is definetly becoming the incredible srinking woman!!  I started this blog at 167 and six months later I am at 158.  I have lost 2 inches in my tighes and 1 inch in my waist.  I have given my sister ALL of my size 14 pants.  I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO THAT AGAIN!!!  When I got pregnant with Sofia, I was 193lbs...that will never be me again!  I went from a tight 14 to a loose 12.  I know I will never be a 2, but it would be nice to be a loose 8.  Single digit pants???  Hell yes!!  In 2 1/2 years I have lost 35 lbs, with 28lb to go!!  I have only been 130 once in my life...I want to get back to it one more time!!

Well ladies...thanks for all the support!!  I appreciate everything!!!!!  PS--My spell check is not working.

Let's go team!

Goals
**Bike
**Weights
**Sit ups
**Vacuum car

My 5's
>>My 2 1/2 year old daughter running w/a football (one handed)
>>My health
>>The brave firefighters, putting their lives in danger to put out all the fires in NM
>>Long weekend!!
>>Hitting my goal (work)

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Swim fat girl...swim!!!

June 21st

I started my training yesterday.  Let me tell you something...this homegirl CAN NOT swim!  I'm such a bad swimmer, I was doing a backstroke and hit my head on the side of the pool!  Dummy!!!  While I was swimming, I thought about the first time I got on the pavement and took up running.  I am not going to freak out, on this weakness.  I am going to work through it and get stronger.  I also ran afterwards.  There are some things I need to change.

First off...I need a swimsuit.  My poor boobies are smaller, so my stupid swimsuit was not fitting well and I had a hard time keeping my straps up.  Also, I don't think I am ready to wear shorts while running.  Last night I had some running shorts on and well...they crept up and stayed nestled up by my crotch. 

I am so excited to move on to a new challenge.  Exercising make me happy...<--so generic, I know.  I remember when I was working out in college.  (I know I had more time back then)  But I was working out twice a month and training to become an aerobics instructor.  I wasn't super skinny, I was healthy (or maybe I would have been super skinny, if I didn't drink my weight in beer every weekend).  I am happy with where I am at in my life.  I know I will slowly shed the extra 20lbs by the end of the year.  Right now my focus is on training for the tri (on the side, training for two 1/2's).  I am not crazy...I promise!!  I am not super woman either.  This time in my life, I also realized I have to use up every minute.  I have found time in the day to work out, clean the house, work, spend time with my family and everything in between.  Maybe because I am controlling??  Hmmm....that make a lot of sense. 

So, I am done rambling!  Wake up, the blog is over!!!

Goal
**Weights
**See all dealers on my list

My 5's
>>Getting tan
>>Leftovers
>>My mother-in-law, for providing the leftovers
>>Costco
>>Working from home

Let's go team!!!

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New Goal...Yes dear, I'll have time for it!

June 19th

I ran 4 miles yesterday and my knee left great.  It has been 6 weeks since my 1/2 marathon and my knee strain.  I think the knee is good.  I promised my husband I wouldn't do any 1/2's this summer.  I have two 1/2's in the fall.  This blog so boring...I know.  But I have some much more interesting news...I will be training for a mini-triathlon in September.  Thanks to Theresa's info on the TRI in Rio Rancho!  I convinced my two cousins and my running partner to do it as well.  I am pretty excited for this.  Running has brought out the competitive side in me. 

Some of my goals have been put on the back burner.  One goal that hasn't, is my relationship with my husband.  Our relationship is getting better and I am communicating more with him.  I love that man!  He wants me to play coed softball with him.  I plan to, but some of the players (other teams) are pretty crazy.  Well let's see how my competitive spirit will be with this sport!  I'll let you know. 

Anyways, ladies...thank you for all the support!

Goals
**Start training for tri tomorrow

My 5's
>>My husband...he's a damn good father!
>>Spending time with cousins
>>Laughter
>>My strong baby boy
>>Sunless tanner

Let's go team!!

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Poolside in Hawaii?...no it's just the Burque.

June 7th

Good morning!  Since I can't be in Hawaii with Carmen...I'm bringing Hawaii to me.  I will be sitting poolside sipping a cocktail, enjoying great company and hopefully not too much smoke (we are getting A LOT of smoke from AZ fire).  I am so ready for this!! 

I have been biking more often.  I went for a ride this morning with my running partner.  I felt like a BADASS, I out rode him!  He also had to get off his bike and walk when we rode up the hill to the high school.  I'm trying not to gloat but; DAMN GINA, I do kick ass!!  I added running to my biking routine.  I have been biking for about two weeks now.  I think it's 10 miles or so.  Yesterday I added 1/2 a mile of RUNNING, not jogging.  I then come home and do some weights and yes sit ups!!  I got this!!  I am suspending my gym membership until the fall.  There's no sense to pay for spin when I can ride my bike for free.  Plus I have the weights at home.  This isn't my first rodeo, so I know what to do on my own. 

I am really enjoying my time off.  I cleaned my closet, I am hanging out by the pool today, library w/the kids tomorrow, cliffs, isotopes and a birthday party for the rest of the week. 

To all my homies that are supporting me, thanks!!  I see 150's in my near future and 130's in the distance.  To all my ladies, working out with a partner is very helpful and if you don't have that a very good playlist for the IPod. 

My Goals
**Workout--check
**Weights
**200 sit ups
**Pedicure
**Sitting by the pool

My 5's
>>Living the country
>>Thankful my pedal broke a mile from the house and not at the end of town!
>>Vacation
>>Vacation
>>Vacation

Let's go team!  Also, would like to pray for RAIN!!  We need this AZ fire to be contained. 

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171 June 2010 161 2011

June 1st

So...I have lost 10 lbs since June 2010!!!  I can't believe it!!  I don't notice it in my big'ol belly.  But I definitely see it in my legs.  I lost 90% of that weight in 2011.  I think tracking is what has helped me lose weight.  I really need to keep it up.  When I stopped tracking I sabotage myself.  Starting today, I will be back on track...with tracking.  (Yeah, I know it was pretty corny)

I am going to work hard to get to the 50's.  I have 2 more pounds to get there.  I started bike riding...I am going to wait to run until after I see the doctor tomorrow.  I am going to add more weights and increase sit ups to 200 a day.  I am going to get to 155 August 1st.  That will give me two months to lose 6lbs.  I think I can do it.

I am off next week and I can hardly wait!!!!  I am sooo excited to not have to answer my phone or do anything!!!  Well, I will probably answer my phone...but I will try not to.  I have told my dealers I am going to be on vacation, but they still seem to call!!!

Ok, I better finish my coffee so I can go for my bike ride.  Ladies have a great day!!!

Goals
**Finish everything on my admin list
**Exercise
**200 sit ups
**Track
**Catch up on blogs

My 5's
>>Warm weather
>>3 more day until vaca!!
>>Wearing shorts during a run for the first time!!!
>>Wearing my shorts I had in my closet (10 years old)
>>Fake tanning lotion (I used to be a fake bake whore)

Let's go team!!

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Hey Asshole...stop eating bread and fried foods!!

May 24th

I said, "No bread, no fried foods".  For how long did that last?  Hmm...not very long.  Tomorrow is a new day.  NO MORE BREAD AND FRIED FOODS!!!  I want to be in the 50's!!!  That's all I am going to say.

I ran 2.5 miles today and my knee felt ok.  But I don't think I am going to chance it.  I am going to stick to just one race.  Since Ms T is in town, I think I am going to run w/her Saturday.

Goals
**Workout tomorrow
**Abs

My 5's
>>Jogging trail in Farmington
>>Sushi, not to bad in Farmington
>>Results week (even though I don't watch all season long, I like to watch the last episode)
>>Meeting w/big dealer this week
>>Staycation coming soon!

Let's go team!!

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Ouch!

May 23rd

Good morning...I tracked for a week straight.  I also posted it on our FT'ers page.  I admit I could have made wiser choices during some days.  But I think it went well.  I came back to my regular weight.  I gained a few pounds in the last two weeks.  And lost it this week.  It's amazing what can happen when I track.  Right now I am weighing in at 161.  I am really going to work hard to get out of the 60's!!!  I only have 2 lbs to get there.  So, let's see if I can get this done this week.  Wish me luck!

I went for a run yesterday.  It felt good until I hit mile 3.  My knee started to bother me.  I don't know if I told you, but when I ran my last race, my knee didn't feel so good.  When I was done, it started to swell and it hurt for a few days.  So, I am going to try and get in to see the doctor today.  Hopefully it's nothing serious.  I will keep you posted...

My father in law saved me three rows in his garden.  I planted a lot of veggies yesterday.  I am super excited to see the end result.  We also cleaned up our yard.  We are having a friend fill in our backyard with dirt so we can start getting it prepared for grass.  We will be putting up a fence, retaining wall and finally when I am off, I will be laying down sod.  There is a lot more that we would like to do, but it has to be a little at a time.

I better get ready for the day.  Ladies, have a fabulous day!!!

Goals
**Exercise--don't know what yet
**100 sit ups
**Get all admin and follow up done

My 5's
>>My in-laws
>>Good weather
>>My mother
>>Adam feeling better
>>God

Let's go team!!

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What am I thinking?

May 20th

I started tracking "for reals" this week.  I started posting it w/Theresa.  This is the first time in my WW history were I posted every single thing I ate.  I will be hanging out at happy hour tonight, so I might go over on points today.  I will have a few glasses of wine but no bread and no fried foods.  I do realize I will have to eat some bread during next month.  I have to carb load before my race next Saturday. 

What am I thinking??  I have a race on Saturday and I haven't ran since my half.  I have been doing spin.  I was supposed to run this morning and well, I slept through my alarm.  I NEED to get running in Sat and Sun.  I also have to put some running next week. 

What am I thinking??  I signed up for a 10k next Saturday in Los Lunas for the Wounded Warrior Project.  I also signed up for Will Run for Wine, 5k.  After paying for the 5k I realized my 10k was the same day.  I am not stressing to much, I just need to get some running in soon!!  I know what I was thinking...I am going to run with a great friend that I haven't seen in almost 10 years!!!!

What am I thinking??  I have been thinking about emailing Dan Patrick (radio talk show host for sports) about my love for Adam Sandler.  Dan cameo's in some of Adam's movies.  They are good friends.  I thought, hey why not?  The worst thing that can happen is he say no.  Let's see how that goes...Plus I LOVE listening to his show!! 

Just on a side note...my brother in law won $30,000 on a lottery scratter two years ago.  And well that lucky son of gun won on $30,000 again on a lottery scratter yesterday.  Crazy, right?

Well ladies, I need to get ready for the day.  I also need to figure out how I am going to get a run in today.

Goals
**100 sit ups
**Run
**Only TWO glasses of wine tonight

My 5's
>>Support
>>My crazy lucky brother in law
>>My Car--I love my maurno
>>Payday!!
>>Getting closer to summer!!

Let's go team!!

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Track, track, track!!!

May 18th

I am tracking faithfuly.  Tracking with Theresa is going to keep me on the wagon.  I am not staying within points (5pts over).  But there has been no bread or fried foods.  I am trying to eat every three hours.  I think this should increase my metabolism.  I see 150lb in my near future...

Goals
**100 sit ups
**Run
**Legs
**Take recycling

My 5's
>>T's great idea
>>Warmer weather
>>New Dryer...couldn't save the old one
>>Fruit
>>Vacation getting closer

Let's go team!!

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Day 1 No Bread/Fried Foods

May 16th

Good morning ladies!  I am on a new journey.  I was supposed to start this journey yesterday...Sunday.  Hmm, with a birthday party and it being the last day of the weekend,  I thought it would be SMART to start on Monday.  So, here I go...

I was thinking of the advice you had given me.  I need a new goal.  Weight loss is my ultimate goal, but I really am thinking that what I do to achieve it should really be my goal.  Eliminating the BAD foods from my diet until July 1st is going to be the goal that I will focus on.  I know this is going to be very tempting, especially with Summer coming around the corner that include parties, happy hour and other tempting places to cheat.  If I focus on what the outcome is, it will be a little easier.

Bye bye...bread, tortillas, yummy goodness.  Surprisingly I am going to miss the bread more than the fries. 

Goals
**No bread/fried foods
**Exercise
**100 sit ups

My 5's
>>Sleeping in
>>Getting my new computer
>>Getting closer to time off!!
>>Mindless TV--Real Housewives of OC and Mob Wives (how did I get into this???)
>>Support

Let's go team!!

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Hey Fatty part Duex

May 14th

I am getting fatter and fatter and fatter...I jump on the wagon, then I fall off again.  Where the hell is my motivation???  I seriously need to get back on track!!!  This belly is winning...

I am tired of this blog turning into a pity party for me.  I was doing so well before my race.  I kind of just threw everything out the window.  I have been eating out a little too much and I think that is my problem.  I also have been drinking a lot too. 

Yesterday I ate a the Church St Cafe.  Granted I only ate half of my lunch, but I sure did eat my weight in chips.  Last night my husband and I went to listen to music at the Luna Mansion.  It was nice.  We were outside, had some drinks, enjoyed some friends.  We came home and scarfed down Frito pie.  Today I ate at Chili's and drank a beer.  (I am still full, it's 4.30 and we ate at 1)  I am thinking I really need to detox!!! 

I am putting together my exercise calendar tomorrow.  I think I am going to start working out twice a day for three days and once for two.  I also am going to stop eating out for lunch.  I am also going to cut out ALL my breads.  I seriously need to lose 20lbs, hopefully by July or August.  I know I will be happy with 20lbs.  I know I can do it. 

Going back to last night, I had a great time just relaxing.  I felt like I was on vacation.  I saw people I hadn't seen in a long time.  My husband and I REALLY needed to do this.  We usually go out once a month and it's been long overdue.

I must go now.  We have a graduation party to attend.  So you know what that means, more eating and drinking...well probably drinking for me.  Ladies, thanks for all the support!

Let's go team!!

Goals
**Stick to one goal at a time
**Cut out fried foods and bread from May 15-July 1
**Plan exercise calendar

My 5's
>>Quality time w/my husband
>>Venting
>>Sleeping in
>>Weekends
>>My in-laws

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Hey Old Lady II

May 11th


So, I had my meeting yesterday.  It was a success.  Now to get through this month so I can rest!!!  I don't want anyone to get mad at me or have any sympathy either.  I have made an executive decision to NOT go on vacation.  I really should update my yard, I would like to see my kids play on grass before they become adults!  I am taking a full week off next month.  I plan to take my children to the pool everyday, get my grass planted, run mid morning, drink coffee outside, and TURNING OFF MY WORK PHONE!!  I also will be staying in ABQ for a couple of nights, we will pretend we are tourists.

I am working on my eating habits.  Track,track, track!!!  I didn't realize the number of ZERO foods!!  Hey ZERO foods, I heart you...muah!

I have a dinner meeting at the 1970's steakhouse where I morphed into an old lady.  I will not be ordering my half sandwich and cup of soup.  But I will have to really be careful with my choices.  I am not drinking, so I will not have to use up points.  Dinner is at 8pm, so I will have a couple of hours were I will be free.  (No sense to drive home, I live an hour away)  So, I will be hitting a spin class at a gym in ABQ.

I'm back and ready to get rid of that belly!  I am still tackling my desk and organizing.  Thank you for the support!!  You all are AMAZING WOMEN!!!!!!

Goals
**Eat within points
**Exercise
**Breakdown and buy claritin

My 5's
>>My lease meeting being successful
>>A supportive boss
>>A clean house
>>Sleeping 9 hrs
>>An 8pm bedtime for my kids...means I can go to bed early too if needed!

Let's go team!!

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New Motto: I eat to live...no more, I live to eat

May 9th

Note to self: NEVER FALL OFF THE WAGON...I took a week off from exercising.  I also didn't make the right choices in my eating habits.  Do you know what the result is?  It's heavy breathing, running slow and body hurting.  It's unbelievable what BAD food does to your body!!  I am scared straight!  I am no longer taking week of eating like a big fat man.  I don't think the week was as bad as this weekend.  I drank Thursday through Sunday!!!  I also made the BEST homemade pizza Saturday.  I also hosted brunch at my house yesterday.  I made this fabulous cheesy potato concoction, omelets, pancakes and homemade cream.  I also had a coke for the first time in 6 months.  Needless to say, Momma is back on the wagon, has buckled up and will not be jumping or falling off.  Plus, I don't like the feeling of my hands being swollen!!

I had a great mother's day yesterday.  Why is it on mother's day, we cook and clean up while our men watch television???  I don't get it.  I guess I shouldn't complain.  I got to go to the casino with my mother yesterday. 

So after all this cooking I did this weekend.  I told my sister if we win the lottery I want to open up a small bistro or a catering company.  I think we could do well with a pizzeria.  I still need to perfect my dough. 

I need to get ready for the day.  Ladies, let's go team!!

Goal
**Run--check
**Weights
**Sit ups
**Finish desk

My 5's
>>Running in day light
>>Spending mothers day with my favorite women
>>Blackjack
>>My kitchen island being clean
>>Planting tomato and strawberry plants 

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Three blogs in a row!

May 5th

Ladies, first off I would like to thank you for all the advice.  I am having a dinner with a girlfriend tonight.  We have been talking about heading to Vegas.  I am going to get her to commit and set a date.  And guess what I am going to finally jump on that stupid wagon and if I see Jenna, I going to pick her up so we can wear swimsuits and skimpy dresses.  I am definitely going to work on that stomach of mine! 

I got some advice on my dryer, so I should have it fixed for the weekend.  I didn't do sit ups, we got home late from my son's baseball game.  So I ate dinner late.  I have not exercised at all today.  I need to get back on track! 

I whine and whine and whine and whine and whine.  No more whining!!!!  I should have, could of and didn't.  Well that's not going to be the case anymore!!  Last whine, the tip of my nose is itching like all hell!!!  I hate these allergies!

Let's go TEAM!!

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Goals
**Enjoy a facial and dinner with two great friends
**Visit all my GM dealers and get them to commit to my meeting

My 5's
>>My MOM!!!
>>Quite time in the morning
>>Planning a vacation
>>Quality time with my children
>>80 weather

Do you have room on that wagon for me?

May 4th

So, I am trying to get back on track.  My goals for the year; organize my life, lose weight, and work on my relationships.  I started cleaning my desk on Monday. right now it doesn't look good.  I have papers on the floor (the ones I need to shred).  Hopefully I can get it cleared by the end of this week.  I am keeping up on the house work, but for some weird ass reason my house turns upside down in no time!!!  Weight lose...well, I need to fricken get my ass into gear with this one!!!  I know, I know...I just ran a half and shouldn't be so hard on myself.  But really...I SHOULD be at least 20lbs lighter!!!  So, I am jumping back on that WW wagon!!  I jump on, I jump off...it's sucks!!!  I need to really focus on my big'ol STOMACH!!!  I took this week off from exercise so far.  I think I will get some activity in tomorrow.  Now on with the relationship part...you do know this is directed to my lovely husband.  Well without getting into any details, I am working on it.

Besides the things I am working on, I NEED A VACATION!!!  I am so tired.  I have been running around like a mad woman.  Work is hectic.  I still have to balance my home life and not let that fall through the cracks.  I want to set at the pool and drink margaritas.  I really want to go to San Diego in June.  Or maybe Vegas.  The bad part of this, I want a NO KID vacation.  I will probably do a short trip to Denver with the kids.  But I really want to RELAX and not have to worry about ANYTHING!  But then again, I shouldn't go on vacation.  I could use that money towards our yard.  I don't know...

Anyways, I need to get back on track and work on my goals.  I know I have come far in the last two years, but I would like to get better.  Thank you for all the support, I appreciate each and every one of you!!!!

Goals
**Clean house
**Sit ups
**Get dryer fixed

My 5's
>>My FT'ers
>>Not being a tight 14 (I am currently a loose 12)
>>Celebrating my Mamma's bday last night
>>Family
>>Sunsets in NM

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PS--I know I should be grateful I am not in the Midwest, with all horrible weather.  But I FUCKING hate the wind already!!!!!!

Run fat girl run!!

May 1st

Good morning ladies!!  It's race day and of course I am nervous.  Plus I still get the "ovulation" symptoms of gas,  bloating and cramps..I will take an ibuprofen and it will all be fine.  I just pray it's not too cold today!  I know it's supposed to be crappy...WIND!!  Ok, so I shouldn't complain, there are worst things in the world to complain about, right? 

Here I am writing my blog, waiting for the coffee to kick in...but what I really need to do is finish getting ready because I have to leave the house in 15 minutes.  Oh shoot!!!  Ladies, you are all FABULOUS!!!  Thank you for the support!!

Goals
**Run my heart out!
**Beat El Paso time
**Don't stress about weather

My 5's
>>Health
>>Family
>>Summer time rolling around
>>My FT'ers
>>Having my computer back

Let's go team!!

The Fat Girl and Her Goals

Where the hell have you been????

April 30th


I have been gone for sometime now.  My computer crashed and I didn't get on for a while.  I want to let you ladies know I am doing fine.  I have not lost any weight, my life is still disorganized and well...nothings changed. 

I am running my second half tomorrow.  So wish me luck!  Oh yeah, I didn't win the weight lose challenge.  I did lose 1 1/2 inches of my thighs.  I guess that's good!  I am rambling and just need to get this out.  I think I will have a better blog tomorrow. 

Ladies, I sure have missed you!!  I really need to work on losing weight.  I really want to look good in a bathing suit!!! 

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Where are you??

April 14th

Seriously, I have been PMS'ing for a week now!!  I feel like that shithead I call my period is coming and then NOTHING!!!  I hate feeling like this!  Maybe this is the reason why I am shoving food in my mouth?  I did really well yesterday with my eating, until I went with a girlfriend of mine to Ross, dress for less.  I tried on a bathing suit...homegirl is NOT suit ready!!!  WTF, I see myself in the mirror at the house and I think I look good and my clothes are fitting looser.  But this asshole of a mirror made me look like hadn't lost 35lbs!!  I know, I know, I should be so hard on myself...but it was very depressing :(...so guess what I did...I ate an ice cream cone from Baskin Robins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  What was I thinking?  So today is a new day.  I have already prepared snacks for the day; almonds, FRUIT and carrots.  I think I will also make a sandwich to for lunch.  I need to get back on track.  I think we are in the same boat right now...exercising much bueno and eating not so bueno.  Please correct me if I am wrong.  I have to admit, I am not eating the fried and fast foods.  Just more than what I should on the "normal" stuff plus the ice cream.  Anyways, I am not getting down on myself...it's just those Mother F'in hormones that have taken over...it's not really me writing this.  I have been taken hostage by; PRE-MENSTRUAL-SYMPTOMS or SYNDROME (which one is it?)!!!  Normal Melanie should come back soon...I hope!  Ok, I better go, before the hormones write more mindless things about eating bad and circus mirrors from Ross dress for less. 

Goals
**Run 5 miles
**Don't go crazy...

My 5's
>>?? (I know I am grateful for something...at this moment I have nothing!!)
>>Oh, wait I have one...not being homeless...

Let's Go Team!!

The Fat Girl and Her Goals

PS--Is it just me, or do you have to be pretentious to shop at Whole Foods?

Just eat it...

April 13th

Dear self...please keep the food out of your mouth. 

I did fairly well yesterday until I had dinner.  The family and I ate at Teofilios in LL.  I had chicken enchiladas...steamed corn tortillas.  But there was cheese on it and I ate every single last bite!!  Dang Gina!!  I should have kept it ala carte and had no cheese.  But it was sooo good!!  I guess I shouldn't complain...I didn't eat sopapillas or chips and salsa.  We ate out last night because my lovely step daughter had a softball game and we got done late.   I didn't buy fruit...that will be done today.  Food, food, food...I feel like the song from Weird Al is playing in the background when I eat, "Just eat it...just eat it."

Ladies, I must get my day started!  Have a fabulous day!!

Goals
**Eat within points!!
**Legs and abs
**Finalize everything for business meeting
**Grocery shop

My 5's
>>Reruns of the office
>>No wind yesterday
>>Warm weather
>>Albertson's fruit bowls
>>Ice skating Sunday!!

Let's go team!!

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Back in my Rhelm

April 11th

Hello ladies...I am back!  I had a very long week in Dallas.  It was an intense week of training.  At least I got to spend some time with a girlfriend Friday night.  As you know I had some goals for last week.  Well guess what, I didn't follow through with most of them. 

The only thing I followed through with was exercise.  I worked out four days last week.  I hit it hard at the local gym down the street.  It was nice to be in a gym.  I hadn't worked out in a gym in a couple of years.  I have been mostly running outside and doing group exercises.  I didn't track last week.  I also didn't eat like a big fat man either!  I choose the most healthy options during lunch and dinner.  One night I ate Subway!  That was the night I spent two hours at the Rack!!  All in all I made some good choices, minus the cheese on cheese crackers they offered us for snacks.  Oh, and the stupid diet cokes!  Guess what, I got on that damn gym scale!!  Damn you scale!!!  I only did it to make sure I was not gaining weight from all the restaurant food!  And yes, there was no change in might weight.  That might have changed after this weekends pig out!!  I only got on the scale twice last week, you should be proud of me.  (I am not going to step on my scale, because it broke while I was gone!!)

I did make some good choices, I bought two gallons of water at the grocery store, I stayed away from the deep fried items and yes again I am going reiterate the fact that I worked out last week!!  Woo hoo!! 

So on to this week...I am home.  I am getting back on track with running.  I will be running outside this week!  Yay, me!  I am working out five days and getting back on my running schedule. 

I still need to watch what I eat!!  I really don't crave restaurants anymore, my problem lately has been snacking all day long Sunday's and Monday's...please HELP!!!!  

I also am working on my relationship with the father of my children.  It was a rough week, I really don't want to get into the particulars...but hopefully we will be good.

Anyways, I am so proud of each of you...you all are amazing.  I wish I had something funny to say.  Hmm...I'll think about it and blog tomorrow.  I think since I am home this week, I will blog more that once.  I will have the energy and time.

Well I better get to it...I have spin in 20 minutes.  Ladies, be as Fabulous as you know how to!!

Let's Go Team!!

The Fat Girl and Her Goals

My 5's
>>Being home w/my family
>>No wind!!
>>1st class seats
>>Seeing old friends
>>Meeting new friends

Dallas

April 4th

Good morning!!  I will be in Dallas this whole week.  I left last night, in 50 mph winds.  My thoughts raced my mind of how bad the turbulence was, to my surprise I was worrying about nothing.  Great job flying, boys!  I stepped off the plane and the humidity hit me like a ton of bricks!  I forgot about the Dallas humidity.  Along with that comes the blonde's and their "tans" (I don't think RED constitutes as a tan...but to each it's own).  A wise woman once said about the woman of Dallas, "Leather and bleach...standard Texas".  With that said, I am not looking towards the following; running on a stupid treadmill, eating out every day and being a way from home.  Great, I hope we don't eat any pseudo "Mexican" restaurants this week.
So my goals listed today are for the entire week.  Wish me luck ladies!  Hey Carmen, by chance your in Dallas, not Houston?  Just kidding.  Ladies, I hope you have a killer week!  With that said, I think I am going to cut my blog entries to twice a week.  I don't know, maybe not.  Let's see how this week goes. 

Goals
**Get exercise in every day
**Track and eat within pts
**Stay away from gym scale


My 5's
>>TX elevation
>>Target, experienced my first Target Grocery store...I think I found my homeland!!!
>>My kids!
>>See a dear friend of mine this week
>>Remembering my way around DFW area

Let's Go Team!!

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New Quarter!!

April 3rd

Today is a new day.  In fact, today starts a new quarter.  I have been reflecting on what I have accomplished the first three months of the year.  I just read my very first blog.  I had goals for the year and I only completed one goal...how depressing!  I don't think I am going to add anymore goals on to my very full plate.  I really am going to focus on my goals from the first of the year.

One of my goals was organization.  I even said my shredder and I are going to be the best of friends...hmm I haven't even pulled the shredder out this year.  That is truly pathetic!  My car is a mess...and well I am not going to talk about the closet.  The closet looked good for about a month or so. 

I set goals of weight lose, Even though my weight has fluctuated up and down during the three months, my tummy and legs are getting smaller.  I am also 7lbs less then what I was in December.  I had a blog that I explained to you that I am no longer going to cheat.  Well guess what, that never happened.  I cheated Thursday night, because I knew I had one month to my half marathon.  So my logic was, "I am going to be strict for April, because I am training...so I can eat bad the night before".  I didn't eat "bad" food, I just a lot of what I cooked.  I don't make any sense?  This relationship with food I have is no bueno!

I am also going to work on my relationship with my husband.  I am probably not the best of wives.  I think when we have kids, we tend to put on husbands on the back burner.  I know I am the first one to do it.  I want to change this especially when my daughter gets older and  watches us, she'll know how she's supposed to treat her husband.  Also I have always been about doing everything myself.  I kind of just treat him like a kid.  I don't truly treat him like my husband.  He's a great father and a good husband. 

Organization, weight lose, being a better wife...that's what I am working on in my life.  Should I add something for work?  I don't think so, I am doing great with my job.  I will be following through with all my goals.

I am may not be 20 lbs lighter, my closet is a mess and I am still not nice.  But I am working on it.  This has been a good year so far!  Even though it's taking some time, I will see my goals be accomplished!  Thanks again Theresa for this awesome club.  And thank you fellow FT'ers for being supportive and making me realize we all are in the same boat.  And we are all FABULOUS!!

Let's Go Team!!

The Fat Girl and Her Goals

April Already??

March 31st

Is tomorrow already April?  Wow, time sure is flying.  Shouldn't I be 150 tomorrow?  That's what my chart is saying.  Hmm...doesn't look like that.  Well I will have my list of new goals for the quarter tomorrow.  I really need to focus on my other life goals, rather than consuming all my time on loosing weight.  I am really going to think about what I want to focus on in the warm months.  Ladies, be fabulous!

Yesterday I tracked, but I went over...WAY OVER!!!

Goals
**Run
**Track and stay within points
**Finish sales call notes

My 5's
>>Dark chocolate, 60% or higher
>>Sleep
>>Thursday night line up
>>Egg whites
>>Laughter

Let's Go Team!!

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Blah, blah, blah

March 30th

I started truly lifting weights.  I started going to circuit and body pump this week.  My body is sore.  I gained a little over a pound from the weekend festivities.  No worry here.  I am working out like a mad woman.  I have a lot to do this week and into the month's of April and May with work.  I am going to be super busy.  I can't wait for June, I will be taking a few days off and heading to Denver for a Dodgers game.  Hey Annette, wanna meet up?  I was supposed to go to Dallas for a family reunion.  To be honest, I really am not up to driving 13 hours in the middle of June to Dallas, the humid hot spot!  Anyways, I better get ready.  Ladies, have a great day!!

Goal
**Run
**Work
**Track WW pts

My 5's
>>Getting paid mileage
>>Feeling sore
>>Life
>>Mi Madre
>>My Niece<--she made the best lemon cake for my bday

Happy Birthday to Me!!

March 28th

Yes, like I said on my Saturday post, I am like a little kid when it comes to my birthday.  Hey, hey it's my birthday!  32, 32, I am in the best shape in my life.  I think I am in better shape then when I was in college and working out like a bad woman.  I think if I didn't drink as much as I did back then, I think I would have been in better shape.  But anyways, I can't change the past.  Anyways, my sister is cooking fish tacos and my niece is making me a lemon raspberry birthday cake.  Lucky me!  Yay!!

So this weekend, I ate like a pig!!  I also drank like a pig Saturday night.  My girlfriend is massage therapist so she gave me a foot massage.  I wanted to have a glass of champagne while I was getting it.  I requested champagne all day and during the evening.  And guess what, finally at the end of the night, my last drink was yes...my glass of champagne.  I had a very fun time.  But the eating was not there.  It's all good, I am back on the wagon. 

I am back on the train game.  I am running my second half marathon May 1st.  ABQ zoo run has added a half this year.  So, training starts this week.  I am going to try and decrease my time by 15 minutes. 

Well ladies, I hope you have a great week.  I am going to have a very busy week.  I will be getting ready for my trip to Dallas.  It's going to be a VERY busy April.  Well, I better get ready!

Goals
**Workout (sometime today)
**Work
**Birthday dinner

My 5's
>>Being alive for one more year
>>Friends
>>Running
>>Working from home
>>Mindless TV on Sunday's

Let's go team

The Fat Girl and Her Goals

Endorphin induced blogs...

March 26th

I ran a 5k this morning and did pretty good.  My son has a soccer game then I am off for a foot message.  Then I have birthday celebrations tonight, woo hoo!  Yesterday I ate very bad.  But I am not going to get down on myself.  I am consistently eating well and working out 4+ times a week.  Life is good.  (I think I need to keep writing all blogs on an endorphin high)  Ladies, you all are fabulous (with a capital F).  Have a great weekend, I know I will!!!

Goal
**Watch soccer
**Message
**Drinks, Friends, Fun

My 5's
>>Great Health
>>Sexy FT'ers
>>Theresa's great idea
>>No wind during run
>>Thighs feeling sore<<--I feel the cellulite melting

Let's Go Team!

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.8 is GREAT!!

March 25th

It's amazing what happens when I follow through with WW's.  I lost .8 this week.  Hey Jenn, we should start a .8 club!  I am getting closer and closer to the 150's!!!  I am so excited.  I am adding a new goal to my weight lose goal.  I want to get rid of the cellulite in my thighs.  I have added some new exercises to my running routine (actually my running partner did), and I think it will be acheived.  I am not nieve, there will always be some on my legs...but I really want to get rid of a lot of the fluff.  I see shorts in my future!!!

Ladies, today I will be taking the day off.  I love free Friday's!  I think I will be taking my son to Diary of a Wimpy Kid II.  The first one was hillarious!!  I also have birthday celebrations on Saturday.  Any of you in the area please come and join us!  I am like a five year old kid when it comes to birthdays.  Woo hoo!

I am turning 32, I have grey hair (and love it) and I am in the best shape of my life!!  I actually feel like I am a bottle of wine, I get better with age.  Despite the fact that I eat soup and sandwiches in 1970's themed steakhouses, I am NOT an old lady!!!  I might need a little botox in about five years, but that can wait.

Ladies, the endorphins kicked in and the mood is green.  I better get ready for the day, I have a conference call in 30 minutes.  Have a FABULOUS day!!!

Goal
**Workout<-done
**Movie
**Grocery shop

My 5's
>>WW's
>>Crying at sitcoms
>>Neighborhood university going to the Elite 8
>>Elizabeth Taylor arriving fashionabley late to her funeral<<--note to self, add this to will
>>PTO<<---I really need to take more time off

Let's go Team!!!

The Fat Girl and Her Goals

Best Behavior

March 22nd

My boss is in town today and tomorrow, which means I must be on my best behavior.  I have gone through five boss's in two years.  Out of all them, this one is probably my favorite.  This trip won't be so bad.  Even though I have been doing this a over six year, I still get a nervous when I have someone in town working with me.  Anyways, it will be over soon.

I didn't work out yesterday.  I planned to go to spin, but I had to head to ABQ and pick up a check from a dealer.  And this morning the wind is blowing (gotta love the NM spring) so I couldn't run.  I really didn't want to do spin either (that's my alternate to my runs).  I have no motivation this morning.  I am going to try and sneak into a class at a gym in ABQ tonight after dropping my boss off at his hotel.

I ate very well yesterday.  I had three points leftover.  Yay me!!  Let's see how the rest of the week goes?  Hey Jenn, I bought spaghetti squash.  Now I just need to figure out how to cook it.  I better get ready for the day. 

Goals
**Get some sort of work out in today
**Track WW pts
**Clean car<<---don't want my boss to see my rats nest of a car

My 5's
>>Comfy bed
>>Coffee
>>Funny things my kids do
>>Summer time
>>My in-laws

Let's Go Team!!!

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Sleavy OCC

March 21st

Hello ladies, I hope you had a wonderful weekend!  I had a busy one myself.  I made donuts, hey April if you ever plan to open a bakery, can I be your donut maker?  I am the bomb donut maker!! Oh yeah, oh yeah!!!  You should be so proud, this fat girl ate...zero!!!  I also cleaned my garage.  Yikes, you don't want to know what I found in there.  I AM kind of sad that I just threw away a lot of memories from my childhood.  They were damaged so I couldn't keep them.  I then was lazy and sat on my couch and watched mindless television.  Why oh why do I watch the real housewives of orange county??  For any of you that watch it, well it's the big "R" word.  I used to like the show when it first started, no drama...just drinks and fun trips.  There's one wife that already has a boyfriend and her divorce isn't even final!!!  Slut!!!  Or I guess she's more like a lech.  Oh, and last night's episode was soft porn.  They filmed them naked in the tub almost doing it...gross!!  I had to change the channel.  Only because I couldn't see any nipple action<<----ha, ha, thought that would be a good time for a joke.

I need to talk about my goals not about the slutty ladies living in the OCC.  I ate really good minus yesterday's snacking.  I haven't eaten anything fried in a while, so the snacks aren't that bad...just a lot.  I also steamed my corn tortillas when I ate my enchiladas on Sat night.  I am not doing so well on the whole vegetarian thing.  If my whole family was vegetarian it would be easier but that's not going to happen.  I am trying to eat less meat and really can't eliminate it all together.  I can say I don't eat red meat but maybe once a month, if that.

Anyways, I better get ready for the day.  Have a fabulous day!!

Goals
**Run
**Sit ups
**Clean closet
**Shred, shred, shred

My 5's
>>Spring!!!
>>Spring!!
>>Spring!
>>My birthday celebrations on Saturday
>>Flip Flops

Let's go team!!

The Fat Girl and Her Goals