As I sat on my couch over the weekend, for once I didn't have homework or have to work at my second job, I realized that I was starting to see alittle pudge going on in areas that I haven't in a few years. For some reason I seem to gain 5-10lbs between February and May, why, I have no clue. You would think it would be from November to January?! Anyways, I told myself that I wasn't going to let that happen this year and of course I did. So, being smart and not waiting til May to start doing something about it. I decided to start this week.
So on Sunday night I told myself that I was going to put myself back on Weight Watchers, which I have all of the materials from because after my Freshman year of college and gaining 30 lbs!!! YIKES, I joined WW! So, I took out all my stuff and brought it along with me to work on Monday. Let me tell you, I struggled yesterday, since muffins and brownines were still in the kitchen from Friday. Still fresh- suprisingly! Anyways, I did not eat any of them, just drooled at them. I felt hungry all day, I think because I knew I was trying to watch what I eat! I looked through my books again so I knew how many points I could eat and what had what points.
I am only allowed 22 points a day. Which for me, someone who usually eats everything in sight, and it's not that I am fat, it's I eat unhealthy, is hard! I know that I went over a little yesterday, but I still ate healthy. Today I am so proud of myself. I have eaten all of my meals and have 3 points left. I am planning on stopping before class to get a fruit and yogart parfait from McDonald's, which is only 3 points. I figure I deserve a sweet little treat, and I will still be in my range.
So, I am excited about my new journey, I am not looking to be super model thin, but I want to look good in a swim suit this summer and also feel good. Weight is only a number to me and it's not that number I care about, it's about feeling good about myself! I really plan on sticking to my new- eating healthy kick and getting ready for summer. Not only will this help me get in shape for summer, but it will get me ready for the softball season that starts in mid-May! So wish me luck and no temptation to fall back into old habits. Habits are hard to get rid of. You lose the H and you still have ABIT, you loose the A and you still have BIT, and you lose the B and you still have IT! :) To healthy lifestyles!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Excited!
Out of all of my close friends, I am the only one that is married. Granted I married young, NO, not because I was pregnant, but because I found the love of my life. So, for the last few years I've been so eager for my friends to get engaged. AND- now finally my best friend of 15 years is engaged.
I am so excited, and of course standing up. Even though her wedding isn't going to be until next summer 2010, I am still excited. I promied her I wouldn't be pregnant! The only 2 weddings that I have ever stood up in I have been pregnant. My brother and my brother-in-law were both married in the same year. I was only 3 months at my brothers wedding, but still wasn't able to drink and then I was larger than a hot air balloon and due in 2 months at my brother-in-laws!
Even though I really want another baby- I can wait. I talked with my best friend- who's name ironically is Kristin yesterday! I told her that if she needed any help that I would help her! She doesn't have a date or place or anything picked out yet. Told her not to stress. That is one thing I did not do- STRESS- what for? It's your day and if other people don't like it- oh well.
I have been at so many weddings where I am friends with the bride and they were completely over-whelmed and then when it was over- I'd get a call. Your right, what was I so stressed about! So that's my piece of advise- it's your day and your wedding- you do what you want. Don't worry if something goes wrong, just go with the flow!
I am so excited, and of course standing up. Even though her wedding isn't going to be until next summer 2010, I am still excited. I promied her I wouldn't be pregnant! The only 2 weddings that I have ever stood up in I have been pregnant. My brother and my brother-in-law were both married in the same year. I was only 3 months at my brothers wedding, but still wasn't able to drink and then I was larger than a hot air balloon and due in 2 months at my brother-in-laws!
Even though I really want another baby- I can wait. I talked with my best friend- who's name ironically is Kristin yesterday! I told her that if she needed any help that I would help her! She doesn't have a date or place or anything picked out yet. Told her not to stress. That is one thing I did not do- STRESS- what for? It's your day and if other people don't like it- oh well.
I have been at so many weddings where I am friends with the bride and they were completely over-whelmed and then when it was over- I'd get a call. Your right, what was I so stressed about! So that's my piece of advise- it's your day and your wedding- you do what you want. Don't worry if something goes wrong, just go with the flow!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Dazed
I usually have something interesting to blog about, but I feel this whole week has been a daze for me. Do you ever have those weeks that you feel like you didn't do anything? Or you think to yourself, I was completely useless this week. Well, I am feeling like I am having one of those weeks. Every afternoon at work, I feel like I've been running into a brick wall. I don't know what has gotten into me this week.
Tomorrow I am so excited to have the day off. I would really like to sleep in, but I know that is not going to happen. I have to get up to get my step-son off to school and I am sure that my husband will be putzing around the bedroom making all sorts of noises. So, just thinking about that right now, irritates me! But I know I'll enjoy the rest of my day!
Anyways, besides knowing that I won't get to sleep in, I am looking forward to meeting up with a past co-worker for lunch. I am planning on spending most of my morning at home with my daughter, who's 2. Then I am going to pack her up and take her along. We are only going to Culver's, so nothing fancy. I am sure we'll catch up on the gossip and what not.
After lunch I am planning on stopping in at my mom's work in Manitowoc, she doesn't get to see Gretchen as much as she'd like, so I know she'll be happy to see us! Maybe stop at the mall or something and possibly head to Two Rivers- where I grew up. If we do end up going to TR, I plan on stopping in by both sets of my grandparents.
Well- even though I am off, I just looked at everything and it seems like I want to do a lot. Hmm.. guess I'll see how I feel in the morning. Maybe I'll sit on my couch all day and do nothing- that's if my daughter allows me to!
Tomorrow I am so excited to have the day off. I would really like to sleep in, but I know that is not going to happen. I have to get up to get my step-son off to school and I am sure that my husband will be putzing around the bedroom making all sorts of noises. So, just thinking about that right now, irritates me! But I know I'll enjoy the rest of my day!
Anyways, besides knowing that I won't get to sleep in, I am looking forward to meeting up with a past co-worker for lunch. I am planning on spending most of my morning at home with my daughter, who's 2. Then I am going to pack her up and take her along. We are only going to Culver's, so nothing fancy. I am sure we'll catch up on the gossip and what not.
After lunch I am planning on stopping in at my mom's work in Manitowoc, she doesn't get to see Gretchen as much as she'd like, so I know she'll be happy to see us! Maybe stop at the mall or something and possibly head to Two Rivers- where I grew up. If we do end up going to TR, I plan on stopping in by both sets of my grandparents.
Well- even though I am off, I just looked at everything and it seems like I want to do a lot. Hmm.. guess I'll see how I feel in the morning. Maybe I'll sit on my couch all day and do nothing- that's if my daughter allows me to!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Last night after class I went home to relax for a while and try to un-wined from the day. I did write another page of my paper, but my daughter was craving for attention. So, she sat on my lap and my husband was watching a show on ABC called "What Would You Do"? It was a program that highlighted different scenerios, one was about sororities and the hazing theory. The hired actresses to go out in public and haze the pledges. The pledges would be crying or asking for help, to see if any passer-bys would stop and help. Of course some did and some didnt'. The next scenerio, which had me in shocked, were three people walking during noon hour on a highly traffic sidewalk purposely falling and laying there to see how long it took someone to stop and help them.
The first scenerio was of a blonde, mid-aged women, dressed in a business suit with a jacket over. When the lady fell it took an average of 6 seconds for someone to stop and see if she was ok. The subjects were asked to lay still and not respond, this also was a test to see if people would call for help, which in all the cases, 911 was called. I was still suprised that more people didn't stop. It appeared to me that if someone was already helping her, the traffic continued to flow around her, acting as no one even saw what was going on.
The next scenerio was of a man- a homeless man. I could not believe what I saw, it took an average of 3 minutes for someone to stop and help this gentelman. People continued to walk past him, of course, they would look at him, but not even stop!!!! I was so mad at these people, even thought he's homeless, he could be laying there dying!!!! No one cared! Ok, so I was steamed at this point, but the next scenerio is even worse!!!!
Now, they put the homeless man on the sidewalk with a beer can in his hand. It took over 19 minutes before someone even stopped to help him. And get this! It was another homeless lady, she stood there and asked over 26 people to call him an ambulance. People must have assumed that he was passed out because he drank to much. Un-believeable! That's all I can say.
Put yourself in the shoes of these people, would you want someone to stop and help you? I mean, these actors/actresses pretended to be unconcious and still, some people did not care. I must say to the people that pass by and don't care: SHAME ON YOU! Just remember, put yourself in their shoes! It's our duty as a humans to protect and help others!
The first scenerio was of a blonde, mid-aged women, dressed in a business suit with a jacket over. When the lady fell it took an average of 6 seconds for someone to stop and see if she was ok. The subjects were asked to lay still and not respond, this also was a test to see if people would call for help, which in all the cases, 911 was called. I was still suprised that more people didn't stop. It appeared to me that if someone was already helping her, the traffic continued to flow around her, acting as no one even saw what was going on.
The next scenerio was of a man- a homeless man. I could not believe what I saw, it took an average of 3 minutes for someone to stop and help this gentelman. People continued to walk past him, of course, they would look at him, but not even stop!!!! I was so mad at these people, even thought he's homeless, he could be laying there dying!!!! No one cared! Ok, so I was steamed at this point, but the next scenerio is even worse!!!!
Now, they put the homeless man on the sidewalk with a beer can in his hand. It took over 19 minutes before someone even stopped to help him. And get this! It was another homeless lady, she stood there and asked over 26 people to call him an ambulance. People must have assumed that he was passed out because he drank to much. Un-believeable! That's all I can say.
Put yourself in the shoes of these people, would you want someone to stop and help you? I mean, these actors/actresses pretended to be unconcious and still, some people did not care. I must say to the people that pass by and don't care: SHAME ON YOU! Just remember, put yourself in their shoes! It's our duty as a humans to protect and help others!
So much for wineding down- I was all pumped up from the show!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
It's Tuesday and I made it through my crazy Monday. I really want this week to go fast, because I am excited that Friday is my daughter's 2nd birthday. Unfortunately, it's been dragging already. Today I was able to get some decorations for her party, we are doing a Dora theme, I already have the cake ordered, it's soooo cute! I was a little bit worried, I went to Target, and then thought I'd check out the Dollar Store to see if they had any decorations, none! I couldn't believe it, so I went to good old Walmart and I found exactly what I was looking for! Thank goddness!!
Last night the finale of my favorite show was on, but I did not have the opportunity to watch it. I had to work at Kohl's last night during the hours that show was on! But good thing for my fellow SEEKer's, they texted me what was going on, so I was able to read them on my break! So, the Bachelor ended and it was really messed up. I am actually upset with the way it ended and not very happy with Jason. Jason proposed to Melissa- the end right? NOPE!
They showed the part of Jason proposing and then nice happy ending, but that wasn't the end. Jason came back with both Melissa (which he dumped) on TV, and then told Molly that he made a mistake and he can't stop thinking about her... blah blah blah. So, I guess Melissa had a few choice words for him and stormed off the set. After everything, Jason and Molly decided that they'd take things slowly see where they would go. I didn't get to see it, but this is the jist of it. I am not sure if I'll watch the show again, I don't like the way this ended.
I feel horrible for Melissa and if I were Jason, I'd really feel like a jerk. I am starting to think that Jason doesn't know what he wants. He's already proposed to 3 woman! His ex-wife, Deanna- who rejected him from the Bachelorette, and Melissa. I thought that the third time would be a charm. I guess not! Maybe it'll be his fourth time. I also here there is a show on tonight, but due to being in class I will miss that too, I'll have to ask the ladies at work tomorrow what happens!
Last night the finale of my favorite show was on, but I did not have the opportunity to watch it. I had to work at Kohl's last night during the hours that show was on! But good thing for my fellow SEEKer's, they texted me what was going on, so I was able to read them on my break! So, the Bachelor ended and it was really messed up. I am actually upset with the way it ended and not very happy with Jason. Jason proposed to Melissa- the end right? NOPE!
They showed the part of Jason proposing and then nice happy ending, but that wasn't the end. Jason came back with both Melissa (which he dumped) on TV, and then told Molly that he made a mistake and he can't stop thinking about her... blah blah blah. So, I guess Melissa had a few choice words for him and stormed off the set. After everything, Jason and Molly decided that they'd take things slowly see where they would go. I didn't get to see it, but this is the jist of it. I am not sure if I'll watch the show again, I don't like the way this ended.
I feel horrible for Melissa and if I were Jason, I'd really feel like a jerk. I am starting to think that Jason doesn't know what he wants. He's already proposed to 3 woman! His ex-wife, Deanna- who rejected him from the Bachelorette, and Melissa. I thought that the third time would be a charm. I guess not! Maybe it'll be his fourth time. I also here there is a show on tonight, but due to being in class I will miss that too, I'll have to ask the ladies at work tomorrow what happens!
Monday, March 2, 2009
OK... so I finally am able to get into blogspot. It's Monday and I am stressing out. I could not log in to blogspot last night, so now my blog is late. Anyways I have been so busy lately I don't know which way to turn. So, I figure if I let it all out, I will feel much better!
So, for those who don't know me, I work at SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc. I work over 40 hours a week during the day of course and I also work at Kohl's, part-time. I usually work there between 4-10 hours a week at night. I started working at Kohl's for seasonal work, but they have kept me on since Christmas. Which is ok, but I am starting to hit panic mode when I work on Monday or Wednesday nights! Due to the fact I have school on Tuesdays and Thursday nights!
I am also married and have 2 kids. I have my daughter, Gretchen, who is going to be 2 on Friday and my step-son, Gavin, who is 7. When I am at home I am very busy with the kids and doing the whole mom thing, cooking, cleaning, helping with home work and what not. So I don't have a lot of time to do homework. That is why on Tuesday and Thursday nights before class I stay at work and get my homework done, it's impossible to do it at home!
I forgot to mention we also have 2 chocolate labs, Remington and Ranger that also require some attention! Not to mention, my daughters Guinea Pig, Izzy! I sort of have a zoo going on at home!
So, with all this going on I tend to get a little over-whelmed and last night I just freaked out because I do not like getting things done late! That is not me! So here I am at work early to get my homework done! Hopefully this week goes better than I think! Work tonight, School on Tuesday and Thursday, not to mention planning my daughters b-day party on Saturday! All the family is going to be at my house!!!
So, for those who don't know me, I work at SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc. I work over 40 hours a week during the day of course and I also work at Kohl's, part-time. I usually work there between 4-10 hours a week at night. I started working at Kohl's for seasonal work, but they have kept me on since Christmas. Which is ok, but I am starting to hit panic mode when I work on Monday or Wednesday nights! Due to the fact I have school on Tuesdays and Thursday nights!
I am also married and have 2 kids. I have my daughter, Gretchen, who is going to be 2 on Friday and my step-son, Gavin, who is 7. When I am at home I am very busy with the kids and doing the whole mom thing, cooking, cleaning, helping with home work and what not. So I don't have a lot of time to do homework. That is why on Tuesday and Thursday nights before class I stay at work and get my homework done, it's impossible to do it at home!
I forgot to mention we also have 2 chocolate labs, Remington and Ranger that also require some attention! Not to mention, my daughters Guinea Pig, Izzy! I sort of have a zoo going on at home!
So, with all this going on I tend to get a little over-whelmed and last night I just freaked out because I do not like getting things done late! That is not me! So here I am at work early to get my homework done! Hopefully this week goes better than I think! Work tonight, School on Tuesday and Thursday, not to mention planning my daughters b-day party on Saturday! All the family is going to be at my house!!!
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