Saturday morning, drinking a cup a coffee, just took my vitamins and working on my first 32 oz of water. I realized it's been a bit and that has me thinking, yea it's been a bit since you have focused on your plan. Yes I have been tri'ng to eat right. I started back to WW a few weeks ago with my WW work Buddies. That continues to be an up and down process. It's the typical do well, drop 1-2 lbs and then life happens and food happens. But that is o.k. as I tell a good friend, there are blips in the road and as long as you continue to get up, dust yourself off and get back on that path then you will succeed. It took me years to quit smoking and Wed marked 3 years since I last smoked. That achievement reminds me that anything is possible because that was one of the hardest things for me to kick.
So I've stood up, dusted myself off and I'm stepping back on the path, hope you are doing the same.
My current weight (this morning) is 166.5 so I have 21.5 lbs to get to my original goal weight of 145.
As far as working out that has been pretty constant for the past couple of weeks. I have been running and hitting the stationary bike pretty consistently at least 5 times a week. However my strength training has been extremely inconsistent (didn't do that at all this week) and of course that dreaded swimming, haven't hit the pool in several weeks.
At some point this weekend I'll take a look at my plan. Yes I have a very detailed excel spreadsheet of the schedule I'm suppose to be on. I will see where I am, update it and start following it....again. But that is fine.
Life is passing us by and I need to get off that couch. Winter is always the most difficult time for me. I HATE cold weather, yes HATE with a passion cold weather so training outside, getting motivated to do something after work or on the weekends, when there is still snow on the ground (although almost gone) becomes impossible for me.
The sun is shinning, warm weather has to be on it's way which means, getting up early on a Saturday or Sunday, heading to the hills for a hike with my wonderful hubby. There is nothing like an early morning hike with your favorite person. or, hitting the trails on the bikes to see who can lead for a quick 15-20 mile out and then back.
We are both so competitive and while he is a faster runner than me my goal is always to keep him in my site. But on the bike, I can't stand it when he leads, that is my strength and I want him behind me, that way he has something to look at :>)
Proud Sports Fan
For those that know me, know that I'm a huge sports fan and that I can be one of the most sappy people in the world. As I watched KU win another basketball game last night against Nebraska, and the Washington Caps beat the Pittsburgh Penguins today and as I look forward to the KU v. Texas basketball game tomorrow, I think about all the memorable sports events I have heard, watched or have been told about and I get chocked up thinking about how much sports are an influence in my life. Some are real and some are fictional, from various tv shows or movies over the years.
I love to get emotional about great moments in sports history - fictional or non fictional, because they motivate me, they give me inspiration. I can't possibly think of all the greatest moments in sports but I can think of those that are most meaning to me. So here is a list of my favorite (non fictional and then fictional) sports events:
1. Miracle On Ice - still one of my most memorable sports moments. I remember watching this game, when I was 10, then reading the book, then watching the movie that came out in 2004. Al Michaels "Do you believe in Miracles" quote - I now know how much this meant to Americans, at the time I was too young to understand. Every time I watch this movie, hear Al Michaels talk about it or watch the YouTube video I get a tear in my eye because this is a real life story about heroes, they overcame odds to win the gold medal when nobody thought they could do it.
2. Sian Welch & Wendy Ingraham - Kona Ironman 1997 - if you have never seen these ladies compete then look them up on YouTube, you need to watch it. These women battled for a 4th place finish at the biggest Ironman event, by crawling across the finish line. Their bodies had given up but their minds didn't. I still cry when I watch this video.
3. Lance Armstrong - There is no need to say anything more than his name. He is the most amazing athlete, human being, American that exists today. Yes I'm a fan, he has had an amazing career and being a 7 time Tour de France winner is amazing but his story as a cancer survivor is more amazing.
4. Dan Jansen - you remember him the guy that promised a gold medal in speed skating to his sister in the 1988 Olympics and then wiped out. He didn't finish that promise to his sister till the 1994 Olympics.
5. Sara Reinertsen - 1st time women, full leg amputee to finish Kona Ironman (yes I'm a fan). She was on the Amazing Race show, wrote a book and will be part of the 2010 Iron Girl Columbia. Her story proves that if you never give up on yourself you can be successful.
6. Team Hoyt - I'm sorry that I'm focused on the Triathlon community but again if you haven't' heard of them look them up. They are heroes, a father and son combo that has finished many races, including Kona Ironman. I won't give you more info, because I want you to look them up and hear their story, it's meaningful.
Now on to fictional quotes that apply to every day life:
1. Friday Night Lights Pre Game Speech - MY HEART is FULL.
2. We are Marshall - Pre Game Speech at Cemetery - while based on a true story, I'm not 100% sure the quotes are true so I thought it best to include it here, Speech is about overcoming adversity and about HEART - lay your heart on the line.
3. Remember the Titans - Coach Boone Speech at Gettysburg about coming together no matter race or religion. Respect each other!
I love to get emotional about great moments in sports history - fictional or non fictional, because they motivate me, they give me inspiration. I can't possibly think of all the greatest moments in sports but I can think of those that are most meaning to me. So here is a list of my favorite (non fictional and then fictional) sports events:
1. Miracle On Ice - still one of my most memorable sports moments. I remember watching this game, when I was 10, then reading the book, then watching the movie that came out in 2004. Al Michaels "Do you believe in Miracles" quote - I now know how much this meant to Americans, at the time I was too young to understand. Every time I watch this movie, hear Al Michaels talk about it or watch the YouTube video I get a tear in my eye because this is a real life story about heroes, they overcame odds to win the gold medal when nobody thought they could do it.
2. Sian Welch & Wendy Ingraham - Kona Ironman 1997 - if you have never seen these ladies compete then look them up on YouTube, you need to watch it. These women battled for a 4th place finish at the biggest Ironman event, by crawling across the finish line. Their bodies had given up but their minds didn't. I still cry when I watch this video.
3. Lance Armstrong - There is no need to say anything more than his name. He is the most amazing athlete, human being, American that exists today. Yes I'm a fan, he has had an amazing career and being a 7 time Tour de France winner is amazing but his story as a cancer survivor is more amazing.
4. Dan Jansen - you remember him the guy that promised a gold medal in speed skating to his sister in the 1988 Olympics and then wiped out. He didn't finish that promise to his sister till the 1994 Olympics.
5. Sara Reinertsen - 1st time women, full leg amputee to finish Kona Ironman (yes I'm a fan). She was on the Amazing Race show, wrote a book and will be part of the 2010 Iron Girl Columbia. Her story proves that if you never give up on yourself you can be successful.
6. Team Hoyt - I'm sorry that I'm focused on the Triathlon community but again if you haven't' heard of them look them up. They are heroes, a father and son combo that has finished many races, including Kona Ironman. I won't give you more info, because I want you to look them up and hear their story, it's meaningful.
Now on to fictional quotes that apply to every day life:
1. Friday Night Lights Pre Game Speech - MY HEART is FULL.
2. We are Marshall - Pre Game Speech at Cemetery - while based on a true story, I'm not 100% sure the quotes are true so I thought it best to include it here, Speech is about overcoming adversity and about HEART - lay your heart on the line.
3. Remember the Titans - Coach Boone Speech at Gettysburg about coming together no matter race or religion. Respect each other!
Happy New Year!
I can't believe it is already January 3rd, three days into 2010. I'm happy to say that 2009 ended quietly but very happy. I'm so thankful for my wonderful family and friends and happy to have a successful and rewarding job. One of my big goals / New Years resolution for 2009 was to focus on my health / weight loss. I'm still not at my "goal weight" but I definitely feel that I'm probably the healthiest I have ever been. I can happily say 2009 was a great year!
Looking forward to what 2010 will bring and it has already started off well with a quick trip to Philadelphia to watch KU basketball play (beat)Temple.
My New Years Resolutions this year will continue to focus on my health / weight loss and continue to strive to be consistent in those efforts.
I hope everyone else had as wonderful a 2009 and are looking forward to 2010!
Looking forward to what 2010 will bring and it has already started off well with a quick trip to Philadelphia to watch KU basketball play (beat)Temple.
My New Years Resolutions this year will continue to focus on my health / weight loss and continue to strive to be consistent in those efforts.
I hope everyone else had as wonderful a 2009 and are looking forward to 2010!
Crap hit on Mike Green
A couple weeks ago my rant was regarding the stupidity of Keith Ballard in taking out his own goalie, Thomas Vokoun. I was pretty fired up when I wrote that but that was nothing to how I feel about last nights Caps v Avalanche game.
David Koci is my new target and this is much more serious than my Keith Ballard rant. Those folks that know me know I love the Caps and Mike Green is my top defensive player. The hit that David Koci put on Mike Green last night was yet another example of the craziness that is happening in hockey. As of this writing there is still no announcement that Koci is going to get suspended. How the heck is that possible.
Please watch the video
The hit was unacceptable on anyone, including Sidney Crosby (who I am NOT a fan of). So NHL what are you going to do....anything. At this point I'm assuming not, why, because Mike Green plays for the Washington Caps and is the teammate of Alex Ovechkin, who seems to be the latest target for the NHL referees. Alex was recently suspended for 2 games because of this hit
You tell me which hit you think was worse.
Please Gary Bettman, don't continue to disappoint me and redeem an ounce of respect and do something.
So far the good news is that while Mikey has a black eye and some stitches they are still planning on him playing on Friday.
David Koci is my new target and this is much more serious than my Keith Ballard rant. Those folks that know me know I love the Caps and Mike Green is my top defensive player. The hit that David Koci put on Mike Green last night was yet another example of the craziness that is happening in hockey. As of this writing there is still no announcement that Koci is going to get suspended. How the heck is that possible.
Please watch the video
The hit was unacceptable on anyone, including Sidney Crosby (who I am NOT a fan of). So NHL what are you going to do....anything. At this point I'm assuming not, why, because Mike Green plays for the Washington Caps and is the teammate of Alex Ovechkin, who seems to be the latest target for the NHL referees. Alex was recently suspended for 2 games because of this hit
You tell me which hit you think was worse.
Please Gary Bettman, don't continue to disappoint me and redeem an ounce of respect and do something.
So far the good news is that while Mikey has a black eye and some stitches they are still planning on him playing on Friday.
Grand Cayman...hmmmm warm
We are back from our week vacation in Grand Cayman. We had a great trip, really it was a lazy week on the beach.
Here is a quick run down of the week:
1. Beautiful 80+ weather every day. Sprinkled 2 days but really not worth mentioning.
2. Snorkeling - There was a small reef right off the beach in front of the resort (Marriott Beach Resort), I saw the largest parrot fish I've ever seen. We did an excursion to Sting Ray Bay, which was cool.
3. Worked out every day! Yes I did. I walked the beach every day, anywhere from 2-4 miles and then worked out in the afternoon in the gym. I'm very proud of that, considering some of the great food we ate.
4. Cimboco - if you ever make it to Grand Cayman, you have to go eat at this place, they have the best Chocolate Pecan Pie I have ever tasted. We actually visited on 2 occasions just for dessert.
5. Fidel Murphy's - an actual Irish Pub in Grand Cayman. It looked very similar to Fado's and made us feel right at home. We spent a couple nights there enjoying Guinness and Strongbow.
6. Variety of food off the resort - we only ate dinner at the Marriott one time (very pricey), there were many restaurants within walking distance of the resort that we loved (Chicken Chicken, Cimboco, The Wharf, Fidel Murphy's).
7. Customer Service - the staff at the Marriott were AWESOME. Before our adventure I of course tried to find as much information as possible about the resort and found several write-ups regarding poor service. Well we found nothing but the opposite, everyone was extremely nice, always a friendly smile and Good Morning, offering to make reservations, providing directions for various restaurants, etc. We felt extremely welcomed.
So we are now back, sad but always happy to return home!
Here is a quick run down of the week:
1. Beautiful 80+ weather every day. Sprinkled 2 days but really not worth mentioning.
2. Snorkeling - There was a small reef right off the beach in front of the resort (Marriott Beach Resort), I saw the largest parrot fish I've ever seen. We did an excursion to Sting Ray Bay, which was cool.
3. Worked out every day! Yes I did. I walked the beach every day, anywhere from 2-4 miles and then worked out in the afternoon in the gym. I'm very proud of that, considering some of the great food we ate.
4. Cimboco - if you ever make it to Grand Cayman, you have to go eat at this place, they have the best Chocolate Pecan Pie I have ever tasted. We actually visited on 2 occasions just for dessert.
5. Fidel Murphy's - an actual Irish Pub in Grand Cayman. It looked very similar to Fado's and made us feel right at home. We spent a couple nights there enjoying Guinness and Strongbow.
6. Variety of food off the resort - we only ate dinner at the Marriott one time (very pricey), there were many restaurants within walking distance of the resort that we loved (Chicken Chicken, Cimboco, The Wharf, Fidel Murphy's).
7. Customer Service - the staff at the Marriott were AWESOME. Before our adventure I of course tried to find as much information as possible about the resort and found several write-ups regarding poor service. Well we found nothing but the opposite, everyone was extremely nice, always a friendly smile and Good Morning, offering to make reservations, providing directions for various restaurants, etc. We felt extremely welcomed.
So we are now back, sad but always happy to return home!
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