eh...

Only 1 pound this week. Not thrilled, but i'm okay with it. It's still a nasty little pound I had last week so now it's gone. I will ramp up the exercising this week and hit 10 next Saturday!!

Have a happy period?

Seriously, this is the slogan Always has come up with? I know it's not a new slogan but the fact that they're using it for new commercials is completely absurd. Happy should not be included in that sentence. Have a pissy period, I can see that, but not happy. Nothing about your stupid pads makes me happy. If Always keeps using this slogan, it's going to ALWAYS make me angry.

Deep clean

I did a deep clean on the apartment this weekend and it's hard for me to do because I don't like the place. But since I'm there for another 6 months, it was definitely over due. I slaved away scrubbing on my hands and knees (at least it helped me get some frustration out) and trying to keep Lexi off the mopped floors and when it was all done, I loved how it looked. I do this every time. I ask myself why I can't maintain this. It would be so easy. I could dedicate myself to cleaning 1 room a day that would take maybe 10-20 minutes depending on the amount of stuff to dust. That would make my life so much easier and I would be happier about the place. It sounds so easy in theory and I have no idea how 2 people and a small cat can create such a mess but we definitely can. I'm going to work on keeping it up. Again, it shouldn't be difficult, but I know how I am! "Oh I'll do it on Saturday" Then I end up working, or have somewhere to be and it doesn't get done. This would solve that!!! I would never have to spend all day cleaning again! At least not in my small square feet of space!

Another victory

Victory may be a strong word but I had another loss this week! 1.2 lbs for a total of 8 pounds in 5 weeks. It may seem like slow progress but I'm still losing and more importantly, I'm learning to get the good healthy guidelines in each day. I find myself make smarter choices for my body than I ever have before and really understanding why I need these nutrients over others. It's so much more than the actual weight, i'm learning life lessons.

I've cooked more than ever and realized that there are so many flavors in different vegetables and fruits that I never cooked with or ate. Don't get me wrong, I still like the good stuff, but I'm more receptive and willing to try the strange looking vegetables. For example, this year i've learned that I like:

-bell peppers (raw and cooked)
-baby spinach- i never had too much of an issue before but I can eat it out of the bag
-onions- all kinds, raw, grilled, sauteed
-mushrooms-real mushrooms-not the slimy ones in the bottles, ick!
-mustard-this is HUGE for me, I hated mustard but can now enjoy healthier meals b/c I like it!
-lean red meat- had digestive issues but the more often I eat it, the better my system is. Also provides a lot of nutrients
-hot green tea- full of anti oxidents

There are many others but these are the ones that stand out right now. Still looking forward to dinner with some friends at Monica's but I think i'm going to for go The Bomba and find something else to tantalize my taste buds!

Hunger Bug

It's 12:10 and I just finished lunch. I had a sandwich I made with wheat bread, deli roast beef, piece of fat free cheese and mustard. I also had a reduced Sodium chicken soup at hand AND a clementine! When I write it all out it sounds like i've eaten tons but I'm still crazy hungry today! (I didn't list out breakfast) I've got some apples and carrots to hold me over until dinner where I will be feasting on Chick Fil A since Brandon is closing yet again. I haven't had chick fil a in a while and I saved up "points" to go and enjoy something yummy but reasonable!

I'm expecting to see a decent loss this Saturday (between 1-2 lbs) so that I can stay on target with my goal of losing 7 lbs per month. The goal was initially 5 but since I exceeded that my first month, I figured why not reach for more. I didn't quite hit 7 in January but was only .2 shy and I think I can make up for that this week. Only 31 lbs to my goal weight! If I can lose 7 lbs a month, I will be ready in 5 more months, that's the end of June!! I hope I stick with it and don't get burned out. I'm taking it slow and cooking things I enjoy and that aren't a burden so that I can work on making this a lifetime change, not just for now.

I am excited about my cheat dinner at Monica's Aca y Alla this Saturday night! I will enjoy some queso with some great friends and may even spring and get a marg. instead of wine!!

Parrothead

So they just announced on margaritaville.com that Jimmy Buffett is making his way back to Dallas on 4/18! We love to go to this concert! It's so insane and you go hours before hand and tail gate until they let you in. Anyway, tomorrow is the pre-sale and i'm stalking the internet to get the presale password. The tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 and then again on Monday at 10 to the general public. They're generally gone within 5 minutes so i've gotta have fast fingers! At this point, this is the closest I'm going to get to a beach until May of 2010!! (5 year anniversary!) I better get some tickets!

Call me crazy

I thought Jennifer Hudson did a wonderful rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. The control she has of her voice is amazing. I don't remember her being that good on American Idol at all, but she is very talented. I really wish I could win the Bahama/Atlantis trip from Kidd Kraddick. I would love to go and I would enjoy seeing Kelly Clarkson. I feel like i've been with her since the beginning. (well since the first AI- not all the stuff before that).

I've really been wanting some cowboy boots. There were so many cute ones this weekend at Billy Bob's and I think they're adorable with summer dresses (some, not all). I think when I hit half way to my weight goal that I will reward myself with a pair. Maybe they'll help me keep shuffling on to reach the end! Brandon and I are planning on learning how to country dance this year. It's so much fun to watch the twirling and whisking around. I would LOVE to learn how to do that.