officially motivated

I haven't had much time to write, feeling pretty overwhelmed. I have to be a better blogger though, I promised my sister I would. Christian, you are right...writing is great therapy.

Good news is I lost 7 pounds! I've been working out at home with the treadmill but I'm pretty sure I need to join the gym. Ugh. I dread working out in front of others. I'm going to talk to my friend Ann Marie and see if she'll be my gym partner again. I used to go with her all the time...before I dropped out.

I cut back on my hours at the shelter for now. Just not enough time during the week. I'm really hoping for a raise so I won't have to work two jobs anymore. Enough! I just have to keep reminding myself that I graduate in a few months and I can move on if I have to. But I love my job, so hopefully that won't happen.

Does anyone know if there is a way I can receive an email if the blog I'm following gets a new post? I love that Xian's blog incyourself.net sends a little note when he writes in it. I am so proud of him for creating this amazing on-line place that I love to visit everyday.

changing focus of blog

Although I've been eating healthy, I have not started training. I have a list of excuses, but that's exactly what they are. I wanted to write in this blog over the weekend but I thought since I had nothing concrete to report in regards to the training that it was useless...but I don't think that's necessarily true. It's good therapy. There's so many things I want to write about, and even if there isn't a soul reading it, at least I got it out.

But for now...until I have the guts...

I did manage to squeeze in some chores over the weekend...Marie you should see the fish tank! It's scrubbed and lovely and the algae fish is kicking ass...that is of course after he ripped Bubba to pieces. He seems to be leaving the rest of the fish alone so I got him a few pals yesterday, a little dwarf fish and a Bubba replacement.

I just finished a paper and I'm off to bed. What should this blog be?

plugging away

Well, finishing off a nice 16 hour day....just waiting for my replacement at the shelter so I can go home and catch a few hours of sleep before I do it all over again tomorrow. I don't know how long I can work two jobs...it's really tiring when I'm in school. But hey, this is life I decided to live. I do feel very fortunate that I have a job and that I'm able to go to school, as frustrating and draining as it is! I did ask for a raise today....keep your fingers crossed!

I did really well on my diet today. I had yogurt for breakfast, a protein shake for lunch and soup for dinner. However, there is a whole tray of baklava at the shelter that I indulged in earlier...just one piece though. I also drank way too much coffee, as usual. The smoking is ok...not great. I had approximately 10 today. Will try for 8 tomorrow.

Tomorrow is a new day.

Good start for the US...bad start for my new routine.

What an amazing day for the United States! I'm so optimistic about our new president....and what a moving speech!

Well, let's see. I didn't have time to weigh myself at the clinic today...it was a hectic day. I have to figure out a better way to take care of myself and make time for eating healthy and working out. The treadmill is dusty and the basement is musty. I saw my grandmother tonight and told her about the triathalon. She didn't believe me, which is funny because she sometimes picks on me about my weight even though I am average sized woman. She means well though.

I need some inspiration! I'm going to write a paper right now and see if I feel like exercising after that. I suppose I could exercise first....but hey, I'm going to procrastinate a little more!

I had a great time with my good friend Marie this past weekend. I love that she said yes to joining us in Denver for the triathalon. Not only do I have more support but we'll finally be able to take a trip together!

Website for Triathalon

triforthecure-denver.com

my new blog

I started this blog to hold myself accountable for training for the Susan G. Komen triathalon in Denver with my sisters and my friend Marie. The date is August 1st, so there isn't much time to get my fat ass into shape. I'm going to be brutally honest in this blog. I'm going to post my actual weight (will get that tomorrow) and hopefully watch the pounds fly off. My goals are to feel strong, fit into a pair of 7 for all mankind jeans and support a cause I care about very much.

I'm asking Marie's aunt to help plan a healthy vegetarian diet for me and will post that as well. I have my nicotine patches ready to go and just need to dust off the old treadmill and make this happen. Due to the overwhelming amount of stress and little time I'm going to have to make a strong commitment to this. I'm looking forward to your support!

Adrienne