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Wow, Bree! You look absolutely fantastic in that picture! Your hard work is really showing through.
And I know all about the height difference thing. I’m 5’0”, and I’ve had boyfriends over 6’ tall. It occasionally got awkward, especially when I wanted to plant a surprise kiss and all I could reach was their chest. *grin*
You guys are so sweet. I am starting to see results in my hubby too. He’s been doing 30 minutes on the elliptical 6 days a week. He even joined the gym at his work. It’ll be fun to see the difference in next year’s Christmas party picture.
I have had the gym to myself most of the time since I complained about the unwanted company. Most of the time, the guys are easy to deter, but that day the guy was a total creep. He was wearing tight stone washed jeans, and muscle shirt, had a mullet and the poofy mustache to go with it, and of course, gold chains. Can’t forget the hairy chest. I think most of the people who came after the new year looking to hook up are gone now. I did get some attention today, but he was more interested in his workout. I had a shirt that said Mom on it, and he asked if I had kids. When I told him 2, he left me alone. Maybe I should buy a shirt that says world’s greatest grandma. That might scare them away. But I’ll try your advice, Laura, and ask them politley to leave me alone. If that doesn’t work I’ll play dumb blonde and tell them I have to concentrate really hard to count reps.
My rest day has been great. I’ve been tearing down wallpaper and have gotten the primer no in one bathroom. I’m picking up the paint tomorrow after the church roller skating party. I love to paint, and my girls both helped. I left the 4 year old alone for a couple of minutes, my hubby thinks I’m nuts, but she did a great job. Less drips than me. Of course, she covered a 3 square foot area, but it’s well covered. The 10 year old did much better. I can’t get the primer to wash off, so we’ll all be speckled tomorrow. Talk about being functionally fit, last time I painted I had to take many breaks and I hurt all over. Not so today, and that includes taping and clean up. After we peeled all the paper, I did break for lunch, but that was only because I was hungry.
Drank 8 glasses of water, ate 1480 calories. I think I’ve been on the site for 4 hours now catching up. But I know I’m not alone in that. Wouldn’t it be great if everyone stays and completes the 100 days? I’ll be praying for that. I love this place.
What great pictures. Your husband’s a real cutie and the two of you look so good together. You’re description of what I refer to as gym maggots was hysterical. I don’t mind guys that are just friendly - could you imagine working out on the treadmill next to Scott, but I hate the macho type who thinks he’s god’s gift to women. I like the Mom or Grandma T-shirt idea.
Buggers, I had a really good reply to that one. Oh well, I’ll take the speed over the post any day.
I’ve been having a rough time the last few days. One kid has been sick, and lippy, and they are both fighting me on getting up in the morning. If I put them to bed any earlier, they’ll go right after supper. Both of them are getting up at might and messing around, even though they are exhausted. Then I try to get them up for 45 minutes in the morning, and the older one yells at me for forcing a schedule on her. By the time I drop them off at school, I’m defeated. They haven’t been much better in the evenings, either. They’re both tired and cranky. When I have to exercise at home, they’ll be fighting, so I have to referee from the elliptical. Last night, I had to yell at them while doing yoga (which I was doing to calm down).
When they’re not here, I just want to sit in the quiet and enjoy it. My housework isn’t getting done, and my gym trips haven’t been what I’d like them to be. I’m stressed out and don’t care. I accomplished the couch to 5k yesterday and don’t care about that either. It was in the middle of a very stressful day, so it seemed to make it a stressor too.
Tonight I have a babysitter, and my hubby and I are going to stay in Memphis and go to Beale Street. I’m really hoping I don’t feel like this there. Tempting to call it off, and stay home under the covers.
I also got another notch on my belt yesterday, and don’t care.
I’m going to the gym for an attitude adjustment. At least I’m still working out, even if I can’t get to everything I want to. I hate feeling like this, I’m usually so happy. After my stress relieving night out, Ill get my kids back in line too. Just ranting.
OK, after I posted I was feeling very sorry for myself and did the whole why, God, do you let me have these days, then the sun came out. Freaky. I went and had breakfast (forgot to do that), and read a few of my favorite threads on 100 days, and I feel totally different. I’ve also been listening to my favorite songs. I feel energized and amazing. Wonderful how you get what you need when you need it, if you ask for the help. God loves me.
Had a great supper last night at Texas de Brazil in Memphis. And i even splurged and had the triple chocolate mouse. It was phenomenal, I did share it with my hubby, so it was probably only 4,000 calories. But yummy. Figured it was a once in a longtime dessert, and why not. I’ve busted my butt lately and been eating really well. We didn’t hang out on Beale street very long, but I did get an awesome coaster that is black with pink letters saying “suck it up, princess.” There’s also jewels on the corner. I love it! Reminds me to quit whining.
My little one started basketball today, fun watching 4 & 5 year olds play ball. She wouldn’t participate, and cried if I wasn’t right next to her. She did have some fun, though and wants to go back next practice. We were going to go out to eat, but all the girls wanted was fast food, and were being rude about it, so we’re home. I had a banana and some broccoli. Weird lunch, but I had doughnuts for breakfast. I’ve had about 5 hours of sleep and didn’t stop to eat on my way home from Memphis this morning (left at 6:20 am), so I was famished and they hadn’t eaten all the doughnuts I’d bought for them. Bad move. They weren’t as good as the 400 calories would suggest. Should’ve had oatmeal.
Going to the mall for new shoes later. The balls of my feet were hurting last time I ran. Hopefully they’ll have some good ones, I’d hate to have to go back to Memphis before I run again. Then I’ll go to the gym and try them out. Otherwise I’ll do the elliptical until I do get good shoes. Wish me luck.
Sounds like a great night...and a good reward for you! You crack me up...."problably only 4000 calories” LOL
I have started to use the 3 taste rule....when my wife and I share a dessert, I will have one bite....enjoying the flavors, eating so to savor all the tastes.....the second bite...after a little bit (avoiding putting the next bite on the fork BEFORE I finish savoring the first bite......then try to guess all the ingredients.....the third bite, after a little bit again, is to enjoy, and know that I got to really taste all the flavors.....
If I do this right, my wife has finished the rest, so there is no more temptation.....and usually after the first 3 bites.....the flavor is not as intense.....like our taste buds are getting ‘used’ to it or something....it’s worked for me for the past year......
also.....my brain is being trained to say “how do I want to feel”....
hope you get a good pair of shoes.....I’m willing to pay more (still want a value) for a good pair.....there are certain things you just should’nt scrimp on (IMHO)
My brain said “chocolate rush” and I totally agreed. I found a similar dessert and estimate my half at 530. Total of 1960 estimated for the day.
Shoe shopping is awful. No one has shoes in a size 6. I tried on tons of size 6.5, but no luck. My feet slide in them. I was measured once and it came out a size 5. I really hope that isn’t the case. I’ll never find shoes. Going to stick with the elliptical until I do find the right shoes. I don’t want to get hurt.
I did do good. There was a time not long ago that under 2,000 calories was a huge accomplishment. We ate at Olive Garden yesterday, and my total went to 1650. Still not bad. Lost a pound last week, so I am not going to regret any meal. I’ve finally gotten to the point where I can eat out and not gorge myself. And I found the shoes! I’ll be trying them out a little later today. All the sports stores were out of them, but Shoe Carnival had them. I was shocked.
This is a weird problem, but I’ve been getting the ugly glare from other women lately. I was so upset I asked my hubby about it, and he said I was now in the thin, good-looking category. What a revelation! A year ago I was fat and invisible, now I’m getting the ugly glare. I had to look in the mirror for a long time before I could see beyond the flab I still carry. I’m not sure how I feel about this yet, very mixed. I love that I’m in the good category, but I don’t want to be hated for it. I’m sure I’ll come to terms with it.
I have a hard time with the idea of looking good. That’s what I was shooting for, now it scares me. Why is that?
Dreary weather here lately. All I want to do is stay in bed and eat. I won’t let myself, and have been having great workouts, but will the sun ever shine? It did for a few hours today, and it was amazing how much better I felt. My inner bear wants to hibernate, my outer “hottie” wants to run. So I run. A good looking guy came up to me today and gave me a few more ideas for ab work. He’s working it slowly. Poor guy, he’ll be so disappointed. I did get my wedding ring resized, and haven’t been directly hit on since.
I’ve been just over on the calories in the last 2 days, but my workouts have been more intense, so it all evens.
My new favorite food is peanut butter and banana sandwich. Great power lunch. I’ve never had one before today—thought is was weird.
But I’ll try your advice, Laura, and ask them politley to leave me alone. If that doesn’t work I’ll play dumb blonde and tell them I have to concentrate really hard to count reps. 
But yummy. Figured it was a once in a longtime dessert, and why not. I’ve busted my butt lately and been eating really well. We didn’t hang out on Beale street very long, but I did get an awesome coaster that is black with pink letters saying “suck it up, princess.” There’s also jewels on the corner. I love it! Reminds me to quit whining.
I’ve had about 5 hours of sleep and didn’t stop to eat on my way home from Memphis this morning (left at 6:20 am), so I was famished and they hadn’t eaten all the doughnuts I’d bought for them. Bad move. They weren’t as good as the 400 calories would suggest. Should’ve had oatmeal.
I did get my wedding ring resized, and haven’t been directly hit on since.
