Get your minds out of the gutter. Not THAT weird. I don't consider myself one to be a TV junkie or one that cannot live without TV. I rather like not having the TV on and listening to music instead. I do have a few shows that I really love and the DVR is always ready to record. I love the new Hawaii Five-O. The girl that plays Kono has a rocking body like I have never seen. Her body type is way different than mine, but it doesn't stop me from having my moments of pretending for a second that I am THAT fit. I also love True Blood. Anna Paquin's body is pretty rocking, too, not to mention that the men on that show are incredibly fit as well. Side notes: I am totally Team Bill (Stephen Moyer), but he could shave his chest and I'd like him better. I'm Team Alcide (Joe Manganiello) for the sheer fact that looking at that man without a shirt on is like Heaven in my living room, on Sunday nights starting in June for about 12 weeks. I'm Team Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) because it so happens that the thin, yet fit men are "my type" see a photo of PIC #1.
Okay, so I didn't set out with the intent on gushing about True Blood or Hawaii Five-O. It just sort of happened in true Trisha form. Anyhoo, onto my point of this post: when I would workout on the Gazelle frequently, I would watch TV. Now, you all know that when I would hop on the Gazelle at 4:30 in the morning that I would watch infomercials (which, by the way, I DID buy a Lint Lizard in a store, but not off the infomercial) and reruns of Dr. Phil and "Full House." When I would workout at night, I would find myself watching "The Biggest Loser" and "Celebrity Fit Club." These two shows, however unrealistic for the average person, seemed to motivate me when I would see other people working out, too. My stride was longer, I would go faster and keep going until before I knew it, an hour had passed. I did put this theory to the test and popped in different movies, "What Dreams May Come" and "Big Fish" to see what my speed was while watching these. First of all, don't try to workout to a tearjerker, you will spend more time blowing your nose and sobbing than you will getting an actual workout. My speed was significantly lower when I would watch these movies while working out.
I started to take notice how I felt when I would watch different movies, trying to find ones that would enhance my workouts. One that I would watch rather frequently was "You Got Served." Yes, you read that correctly. The movie is about street dancers similar to the concepts of the "Step Up" movies. There is something about watching other people continuously moving that motivates me to move as well. Not only by watching these types of movies would they increase my intensity and speed of a workout, but also motivate me to get off the couch if I hadn't yet worked out yet.
Obviously watching something that makes you want to get up and move is somewhat brainwashing yourself, but really, I don't see much harm in brainwashing myself every once in a while to help motivate me. These types of movies may or may not help you along because I sure don't get the same kind of motivation watching Jean Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal or Dolph Lundgren movies. Maybe Brett does? I doubt it because I've never caught him street fighting after watching any of those movies. Maybe he just pretends he is a great street fighter???
I would also like to say that in addition to the season premier of True Blood, I am also anxiously awaiting the beginning of the new Dallas series. I'm not joking. I'm really not. You know what is even better? True Blood and Dallas premier the SAME WEEK!!!! I may be busting out the Gazelle again!!! I mean really, if I am going to be watching TV, I might as well be burning calories, too!!!!
Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you Googling Dolph Lundgren right now, until next time...
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Insanity Days 2 and 3
Day 2
I didn't watch the workout before I did it. I wish I had so I knew what the actual moves would be. I am sweaty as I type this. My face feels sunburned like it did when I first started TurboFire. I coughed quite a bit, having to take a few extra breaks.
The format of the workout is in chunks of three to four minutes with thirty second breaks for water in between the chunks of time. I didn't make it through the beginning of the final circuit completely because that is when the mother of all coughing fits began. The moves are simple and are what you might expect from elementary school P.E. class. I'm talking jumping jacks, butt kicks, squats, push-ups, high knees and burpees. As high intensity and high impact as this is supposed to be, I can see how you can make it lower impact, but keep the intensity. As long as you are able to jump and run, you can do this workout.
After today, I am missing Chalene. I miss her upbeat personality and good music. The music on Insanity is kinda creepy like you would hear in a really low budget horror movie or an extremely dramatic moment in a Lifetime movie. Tomorrow, I plan to bust out the iPod and get some tunes going to enhance the experience.
What I notice about my body today is that I continued to sweat after a shower and with the wind of the car ride to work swirling around my head. Wow. I missed that. I love to sweat. I am also noticing that my shoulders have some soreness as do my inner thighs. The longer I sat in my chair at work, the stiffer I got. It was pretty interesting by the end of the day with stiff legs.
Day 3
Today was better for me with coughing. I coughed less and did more! It felt good! Mentally, I do really great because my brain is pushing me to go harder and faster. I do as much as I can, but I am nowhere near keeping up with the rest of the people. I am determined to "master" it all eventually!!!
My right calf was very tight this morning, but once warmed up, it didn't bother me one bit. I was pleased.
Today I opted out of the music and grabbed my iPod. Too bad it died ten minutes in. I had a good groove going with "Ace of Spades." Tomorrow it will be fully charged!!
What I really like about this so far, is that it isn't choreographed so if you have to go slower with some of the moves, you aren't behind in anything. The only time this proves to be untrue is when Shaun T has you do a certain number of pushups or jumps. In that case, if I am not able to do the number of reps in the allotted time, I do as many as I can and make a mental note for next time to do more.
What I like about Insanity and it not being choreographed, I like that TurboFire is. I felt like I could master certain things better knowing that Chalene set the bar. There is a lot of self-discipline in working out at home, but there is a new level of self-discipline AND self-motivation with Insanity not having preset benchmarks because YOUR PERFORMANCE is the benchmark.
I am still sweating as I type this a half hour after the workout. I will see how my body reacts again today. I sat too long a few times at work. Made for interesting times walking down the hall to the restroom.
I noticed today that I got the shakes two different times like I hadn't eaten in hours. I am hoping this means the workouts continue to work long after I have stopped the workout.
Again, please excuse typos as I am posting from my phone.
Signing off for now, too all of you near and far and to those of you considering doing Insanity, until next time...
I didn't watch the workout before I did it. I wish I had so I knew what the actual moves would be. I am sweaty as I type this. My face feels sunburned like it did when I first started TurboFire. I coughed quite a bit, having to take a few extra breaks.
The format of the workout is in chunks of three to four minutes with thirty second breaks for water in between the chunks of time. I didn't make it through the beginning of the final circuit completely because that is when the mother of all coughing fits began. The moves are simple and are what you might expect from elementary school P.E. class. I'm talking jumping jacks, butt kicks, squats, push-ups, high knees and burpees. As high intensity and high impact as this is supposed to be, I can see how you can make it lower impact, but keep the intensity. As long as you are able to jump and run, you can do this workout.
After today, I am missing Chalene. I miss her upbeat personality and good music. The music on Insanity is kinda creepy like you would hear in a really low budget horror movie or an extremely dramatic moment in a Lifetime movie. Tomorrow, I plan to bust out the iPod and get some tunes going to enhance the experience.
What I notice about my body today is that I continued to sweat after a shower and with the wind of the car ride to work swirling around my head. Wow. I missed that. I love to sweat. I am also noticing that my shoulders have some soreness as do my inner thighs. The longer I sat in my chair at work, the stiffer I got. It was pretty interesting by the end of the day with stiff legs.
Day 3
Today was better for me with coughing. I coughed less and did more! It felt good! Mentally, I do really great because my brain is pushing me to go harder and faster. I do as much as I can, but I am nowhere near keeping up with the rest of the people. I am determined to "master" it all eventually!!!
My right calf was very tight this morning, but once warmed up, it didn't bother me one bit. I was pleased.
Today I opted out of the music and grabbed my iPod. Too bad it died ten minutes in. I had a good groove going with "Ace of Spades." Tomorrow it will be fully charged!!
What I really like about this so far, is that it isn't choreographed so if you have to go slower with some of the moves, you aren't behind in anything. The only time this proves to be untrue is when Shaun T has you do a certain number of pushups or jumps. In that case, if I am not able to do the number of reps in the allotted time, I do as many as I can and make a mental note for next time to do more.
What I like about Insanity and it not being choreographed, I like that TurboFire is. I felt like I could master certain things better knowing that Chalene set the bar. There is a lot of self-discipline in working out at home, but there is a new level of self-discipline AND self-motivation with Insanity not having preset benchmarks because YOUR PERFORMANCE is the benchmark.
I am still sweating as I type this a half hour after the workout. I will see how my body reacts again today. I sat too long a few times at work. Made for interesting times walking down the hall to the restroom.
I noticed today that I got the shakes two different times like I hadn't eaten in hours. I am hoping this means the workouts continue to work long after I have stopped the workout.
Again, please excuse typos as I am posting from my phone.
Signing off for now, too all of you near and far and to those of you considering doing Insanity, until next time...
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Planning for the week
As you are aware, the last few weeks have been horrendous for planning ahead. This past week has been no exception. This past week, my brother in law and sister in law were in town. Great for me because little meal planning needs to be done during these times since we get together as much as possible as a family which usually means meals. I do enjoy not having to plan meals out. Not only does it take pressure off me, but it also sparks new ideas. Different families eat different things. I like that. I can get out of food ruts just by someone else dreaming of something good to eat!
I am proud to say that I during all of this madness in the preceding weeks, I have managed to keep the weight off! There is the silver lining in this mess!!!!!
The 2012 school year is coming to a close. My tutoring will be winding down, leaving another evening of the week to spend with Brett and the kids and more playtime with two doors down neighbor and her son. Woo hoo!! This will officially start the summer groove! I still haven't decided on whether or not I will sign Ty up for more swimming lessons or if we will just use that time to hit up the pool and let him get used to the water that way since he is too young to be in swimming lessons by himself not to mention he can't follow directions very well. Swimming lessons usually take up two days a week and are usually during suppertime, which is a lethal combination for Ty because when he's hungry, he is HUNGRY. Not to mention owly and naughty.
I probably don't have to tell you that I don't like to eat on the run if I don't have to. I also really think there is something to be said about eating as a family in a leisurely fashion. Ty is a terror when we are on the go too much and don't get the quality time together that we usually get. Even if we are doing something together, he is much better behaved when things are more laid back and less on a schedule, like going to swimming lessons at a specific time. Now, if we had our own pool and could get my sister's bff over here to teach Ty to swim, we'd be in business! So, if anyone would like to lobby for me on that note, please feel free to contact Brett in writing and don't forget to include a self addressed, stamped envelope so he can tell you "hell no" with a lovely handwritten note. Call it memorabilia.
With all these small schedule changes, including Brett's golf league once a week, upcoming vacations, day trips with Ty, sitter on vacation, etc etc. it makes it pretty difficult to plan more than a few days in advance because there is an element of flexibility that I need to have. I do know one thing for sure, with summer scheduling, it will be imperative that I get my workout in EVERY morning. This will ensure that my attention is undivided after work for all the fun outdoor things that we will be able to do. Ty loves going to the park. That is probably his favorite thing to do. He wants to go all the time. I hope he is as enthusiastic about going to the pool this year.
I'm tossing around taking one weekend to cook a multitude of meals and put them in the freezer for later. This might set my mind at ease if I'm not throwing meals together because we decide to do something fun after work instead of sticking around the house.
Wow, this post is really random! Sometimes it helps to get a rough map of what we are headed towards to just so I can see all my random thoughts to begin sorting it all out. Or maybe I just want to share my misery with you all! Ha! Who knows!
Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you getting a grip on your summer schedules, until next time...
I am proud to say that I during all of this madness in the preceding weeks, I have managed to keep the weight off! There is the silver lining in this mess!!!!!
The 2012 school year is coming to a close. My tutoring will be winding down, leaving another evening of the week to spend with Brett and the kids and more playtime with two doors down neighbor and her son. Woo hoo!! This will officially start the summer groove! I still haven't decided on whether or not I will sign Ty up for more swimming lessons or if we will just use that time to hit up the pool and let him get used to the water that way since he is too young to be in swimming lessons by himself not to mention he can't follow directions very well. Swimming lessons usually take up two days a week and are usually during suppertime, which is a lethal combination for Ty because when he's hungry, he is HUNGRY. Not to mention owly and naughty.
I probably don't have to tell you that I don't like to eat on the run if I don't have to. I also really think there is something to be said about eating as a family in a leisurely fashion. Ty is a terror when we are on the go too much and don't get the quality time together that we usually get. Even if we are doing something together, he is much better behaved when things are more laid back and less on a schedule, like going to swimming lessons at a specific time. Now, if we had our own pool and could get my sister's bff over here to teach Ty to swim, we'd be in business! So, if anyone would like to lobby for me on that note, please feel free to contact Brett in writing and don't forget to include a self addressed, stamped envelope so he can tell you "hell no" with a lovely handwritten note. Call it memorabilia.
With all these small schedule changes, including Brett's golf league once a week, upcoming vacations, day trips with Ty, sitter on vacation, etc etc. it makes it pretty difficult to plan more than a few days in advance because there is an element of flexibility that I need to have. I do know one thing for sure, with summer scheduling, it will be imperative that I get my workout in EVERY morning. This will ensure that my attention is undivided after work for all the fun outdoor things that we will be able to do. Ty loves going to the park. That is probably his favorite thing to do. He wants to go all the time. I hope he is as enthusiastic about going to the pool this year.
I'm tossing around taking one weekend to cook a multitude of meals and put them in the freezer for later. This might set my mind at ease if I'm not throwing meals together because we decide to do something fun after work instead of sticking around the house.
Wow, this post is really random! Sometimes it helps to get a rough map of what we are headed towards to just so I can see all my random thoughts to begin sorting it all out. Or maybe I just want to share my misery with you all! Ha! Who knows!
Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you getting a grip on your summer schedules, until next time...
Monday, May 14, 2012
Insanity Day 1
Today was the first day of Insanity and it was just the Fit Test to start the benchmarks for the next 9 weeks. Brett's cousin and her husband started Insanity exactly 2 weeks before I did. They confessed that they took a "puke bucket" downstairs with them when they went to do their first Insanity workout. Her husband said, "Godspeed, Trisha, godspeed" when he heard I was joining in on the fun of Insanity.
I am making a mental note to myself to wait until coughing from bronchitis has completely ceased before starting to workout again. It feels good NOW after having completed a workout after many weeks. The similarities between Insanity and TurboFire are incredible. I already felt "at home" when doing the routine for the first time. That was refreshing and made it less daunting. I also felt right at home with the giant "WARNING" scrolling up the screen!
I woke up at 4:15 this morning to get my week rolling. I had a pretty rough night last night again, but still getting better each night. I went to bed with and woke up with a stiff neck, but amazingly after doing the Fit Test, my neck is looser and I seem to be regaining full range of motion again! Anyhoo, the warm up is fast-paced like TurboFire with some stretching. I like these warm ups, but I would have liked a little bit more of a warm up and stretch on my arms and shoulders only because I'm still wiping the cobwebs from my eyes and my muscles are still sleeping as I slap on my Vibrams.
Shaun T is pretty easy to look at while working out. I pretend my jelly belly isn't jiggling at all as he "stares" at me through the TV screen. I did notice that I am going to have to turn the volume up a little more with his voice being lower than Chalene's, it is hard to hear him through the white noise maker of the crickets in the baby monitor.
I drank a lot of water before and during the workout, worked up a good sweat and didn't come close to vomiting. Yay, me! I was disappointed in myself for the results of my Fit Test because I know I can do better. I know in my heart that I did the best I could do getting back into "the game," but it doesn't change my drive to want to do better and continue to improve myself.
I am looking forward to seeing what the next workout will be and feel a sense of revival in the motivation department. I am soooo looking forward to doing it again and feeling that mental clarity I used to feel everyday. I am going to try and post about the Insanity workouts as they are happening. It may not be everyday as the workouts get longer and my time to blog in the morning will get shorter, but I will try to combine a couple of workouts in one post until I have talked about all the workouts.
I will also say that I love the schedule that is already laid out for Insanity. The day off from Insanity is Sunday, which fits right in with my Free Sundays. I can't decide what workout I will do on Sundays. Maybe I will miss Chalene by then? Maybe I will feel the need to get Hip Hop Abs? Maybe Billy will be waiting for me with open arms? I think if I get back together with Billy, I will put a piece of construction paper on the TV over his daughter Shellie so I don't have to see her overact throughout the ENTIRE series. Or maybe I will rock some Jillian Michaels? The sky is the limit and I'm loving the clear view!!!!!
Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you just starting Insanity as well, until next time...
I am making a mental note to myself to wait until coughing from bronchitis has completely ceased before starting to workout again. It feels good NOW after having completed a workout after many weeks. The similarities between Insanity and TurboFire are incredible. I already felt "at home" when doing the routine for the first time. That was refreshing and made it less daunting. I also felt right at home with the giant "WARNING" scrolling up the screen!
I woke up at 4:15 this morning to get my week rolling. I had a pretty rough night last night again, but still getting better each night. I went to bed with and woke up with a stiff neck, but amazingly after doing the Fit Test, my neck is looser and I seem to be regaining full range of motion again! Anyhoo, the warm up is fast-paced like TurboFire with some stretching. I like these warm ups, but I would have liked a little bit more of a warm up and stretch on my arms and shoulders only because I'm still wiping the cobwebs from my eyes and my muscles are still sleeping as I slap on my Vibrams.
Shaun T is pretty easy to look at while working out. I pretend my jelly belly isn't jiggling at all as he "stares" at me through the TV screen. I did notice that I am going to have to turn the volume up a little more with his voice being lower than Chalene's, it is hard to hear him through the white noise maker of the crickets in the baby monitor.
I drank a lot of water before and during the workout, worked up a good sweat and didn't come close to vomiting. Yay, me! I was disappointed in myself for the results of my Fit Test because I know I can do better. I know in my heart that I did the best I could do getting back into "the game," but it doesn't change my drive to want to do better and continue to improve myself.
I am looking forward to seeing what the next workout will be and feel a sense of revival in the motivation department. I am soooo looking forward to doing it again and feeling that mental clarity I used to feel everyday. I am going to try and post about the Insanity workouts as they are happening. It may not be everyday as the workouts get longer and my time to blog in the morning will get shorter, but I will try to combine a couple of workouts in one post until I have talked about all the workouts.
I will also say that I love the schedule that is already laid out for Insanity. The day off from Insanity is Sunday, which fits right in with my Free Sundays. I can't decide what workout I will do on Sundays. Maybe I will miss Chalene by then? Maybe I will feel the need to get Hip Hop Abs? Maybe Billy will be waiting for me with open arms? I think if I get back together with Billy, I will put a piece of construction paper on the TV over his daughter Shellie so I don't have to see her overact throughout the ENTIRE series. Or maybe I will rock some Jillian Michaels? The sky is the limit and I'm loving the clear view!!!!!
Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you just starting Insanity as well, until next time...
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Yet another illness
I have been trying to keep my mood up and stay on the positive side, but it has been hard. It has been a long time since I worked out last. I caught a cold from my favorite 2 1/2 year old germ ball, which then turned into bronchitis. This bout with bronchitis is far worse than when I got it in October.
Before I continue, let me recap: got hand, foot and mouth disease from my little germ ball, re-injured my foot from a while ago from a dog toy, then I get the cold that turns to bronchitis. This whole ordeal is now going on four, count 'em, FOUR (4) weeks. It's not been a good time for me.
I'm going to complain a bit: I haven't slept an entire night in bed and haven't worked a full day for a week. My neck is stiff as I type due to sleeping on the couch on and off all week. I'm just not feeling the love of life right now except for the fact that I am alive, coughing while I breathe and my family is healthy. I guess I should be counting all the lucky stars shining in my direction right now, huh?
It is hard to stay motivated and positive with all of this going on. I've been doing what I can, walking when I can and eating right, still counting calories and keeping it reasonable. It has been easier this week or so having bronchitis because I'm not all that hungry anyway. Thank all that is holy for small miracles.
I am starting Insanity, probably the day this posts. I'm looking forward to it and getting my groove back. It has been a mental challenge to get myself back to being mentally ready. Did you get that???? Good!!! In all seriousness, I let my attitude slip during all of this. I did okay when it was a few days of not working out, then that turned into a week and then another, then another. It took its toll on me, but I let it. I regret letting it consume me in a way that was anything less than positive.
I'm confident I will find my groove again and be feeling better about myself and carry a great attitude. Why am I sharing all of these thoughts with you all? Because even the most self motivated people have their moments if they let it slip away. It happens. And it FELT like I didn't have control over what was happening with my mentality. This, my friends, is what they call a "pity party." I partied it up and now it is time to get back to my reality!!!
Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you still trying to find your groove, until next time...
Before I continue, let me recap: got hand, foot and mouth disease from my little germ ball, re-injured my foot from a while ago from a dog toy, then I get the cold that turns to bronchitis. This whole ordeal is now going on four, count 'em, FOUR (4) weeks. It's not been a good time for me.
I'm going to complain a bit: I haven't slept an entire night in bed and haven't worked a full day for a week. My neck is stiff as I type due to sleeping on the couch on and off all week. I'm just not feeling the love of life right now except for the fact that I am alive, coughing while I breathe and my family is healthy. I guess I should be counting all the lucky stars shining in my direction right now, huh?
It is hard to stay motivated and positive with all of this going on. I've been doing what I can, walking when I can and eating right, still counting calories and keeping it reasonable. It has been easier this week or so having bronchitis because I'm not all that hungry anyway. Thank all that is holy for small miracles.
I am starting Insanity, probably the day this posts. I'm looking forward to it and getting my groove back. It has been a mental challenge to get myself back to being mentally ready. Did you get that???? Good!!! In all seriousness, I let my attitude slip during all of this. I did okay when it was a few days of not working out, then that turned into a week and then another, then another. It took its toll on me, but I let it. I regret letting it consume me in a way that was anything less than positive.
I'm confident I will find my groove again and be feeling better about myself and carry a great attitude. Why am I sharing all of these thoughts with you all? Because even the most self motivated people have their moments if they let it slip away. It happens. And it FELT like I didn't have control over what was happening with my mentality. This, my friends, is what they call a "pity party." I partied it up and now it is time to get back to my reality!!!
Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you still trying to find your groove, until next time...
Saturday, May 12, 2012
I figured it out...kinda.
I spent time going through my clothes this weekend which included me trying on multiple pieces. I even had a soundboard!! He was a great help! I'm still not sure if it is a good thing for me to take the opinions of Tyson, but they worked pretty well in my favor, so I let the momentum take me where it wanted.
I found that many articles of clothing were WAY too big. Tyson confirmed all of those, as well. He gasped and had a pleasant look in his face when he saw a specific pair of khakis on me and exclaimed, "boofull, mommy!" I kept those khakis.
I posted before that the last time I did this, with every ten pounds lost meant a pant size down as well. To reiterate, this has not been the case. Well, I found a pair of jeans in my closet...if you want to call it a closet, that is because it is really the laundry room since the closets in our house are small and all are occupied...anyhoo, the pants I found didn't have a size marked in them, so I was left with no other choice but to put those puppies on. They were with my size 10's and the sizes bigger than that were kept separate from the 10's as are the smaller sizes. I put them on and everything was great on the thighs and the butt, BUT the gut was a definite issue. After this VERY scientific experiment, I determined that my butt and thighs are a size 10 while my big ol' fatty belly is still a 12. I can handle this for now. For now.
FOR NOW, I am enjoying wearing clothing that I haven't worn in many years. That, my friends, is a good feeling in itself. I am also enjoying some more room in my "closet" from weeding out the clothes that I just don't care for anymore and ones that are TOO BIG.
Unfortunately, I have some shopping to do before vacation and before my cousin's wedding. I hope to be a size 2 before August. I kid! I kid! I think the last time I was a size 2, I WAS two years old. We will see what I end up with for these two events. My sister wants to get matching dresses for our cousin's wedding. I said no to that because I would look like the slob in the dress because there is no way to get the exact same dress to flatter two totally different body types, unless it is a mu mu.
Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you enjoying clothes that haven't fit in years, until next time...
I found that many articles of clothing were WAY too big. Tyson confirmed all of those, as well. He gasped and had a pleasant look in his face when he saw a specific pair of khakis on me and exclaimed, "boofull, mommy!" I kept those khakis.
I posted before that the last time I did this, with every ten pounds lost meant a pant size down as well. To reiterate, this has not been the case. Well, I found a pair of jeans in my closet...if you want to call it a closet, that is because it is really the laundry room since the closets in our house are small and all are occupied...anyhoo, the pants I found didn't have a size marked in them, so I was left with no other choice but to put those puppies on. They were with my size 10's and the sizes bigger than that were kept separate from the 10's as are the smaller sizes. I put them on and everything was great on the thighs and the butt, BUT the gut was a definite issue. After this VERY scientific experiment, I determined that my butt and thighs are a size 10 while my big ol' fatty belly is still a 12. I can handle this for now. For now.
FOR NOW, I am enjoying wearing clothing that I haven't worn in many years. That, my friends, is a good feeling in itself. I am also enjoying some more room in my "closet" from weeding out the clothes that I just don't care for anymore and ones that are TOO BIG.
Unfortunately, I have some shopping to do before vacation and before my cousin's wedding. I hope to be a size 2 before August. I kid! I kid! I think the last time I was a size 2, I WAS two years old. We will see what I end up with for these two events. My sister wants to get matching dresses for our cousin's wedding. I said no to that because I would look like the slob in the dress because there is no way to get the exact same dress to flatter two totally different body types, unless it is a mu mu.
Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you enjoying clothes that haven't fit in years, until next time...
Friday, May 11, 2012
I Stop for Squirrels and Brake for Birds
The title of today's post is what I used to tell my jean-hiking dad when I was learning to drive. He disagreed with me very much, to say the least. He would tell me that I needed to plow right through them because of the obvious wreck that I could cause.
Fast forward to a couple of years ago, Brett and I are driving to my sister's house and there sits two baby birds in the road, I try to move over just a little bit to ensure my tire didn't steamroll them. Well, I'm apparently not that great at doing that and misjudged where exactly the bird was in relation to my tire and I squished that baby bird. Yup, I cried. Brett, trying to console me in telling me that I did all that I could to try and save the bird. I was still sad.
Not too long after that, I was on my way to work, on the highway, right before sunrise, a couple birds flew right in front of my car. I tried to swerve to miss them, but I heard one hit my car. I kept looking and looking in my rear view mirror to see if it was lying in the road, but I never saw it. When I got to work, I looked under my car for any damage, but I saw nothing. I let it go and thought nothing of it until a couple of days later when my car seemed to start to smell. I kept checking my car. Under it. In it. Anywhere I could think of to look for that bird. I couldn't find it anywhere. I thought maybe I needed to get my car washed and then anything would be washed away. I left the house that day during nap time, went and washed my car with the touchless wash and then went to Wal-Mart. I parked my car, got out and as I'm walking into the store, I looked back at the front of my car. I would have never been able to fully prepare myself for what I was about to see. Out of the decorative opening in my front bumper, I see HUNDREDS of maggots pouring out into the parking lot. I was horrified and scared to even get back into my car. I went in, did my shopping in the hopes that the problem would subside and I would be able to get my car home without a hint of a horror movie starting in my vehicle.
I came out after I did my shopping. Problem still there and still just as gross and still just as frightening. I got home as soon as I could and was even scared to pull my car in the driveway. I didn't want those nasty little things anywhere close to the house. I came in and got Brett, explaining about the bird I had hit a while before, blah blah blah, insert Brett scolding me for not looking hard enough, blah blah blah. Once again, I popped the hood and looked in, still didn't see anything. The evidence was still pouring out of the decorative opening, but we can't see anything through there, either. Until we looked into the hole that houses the latch for the hood. Only there, were we able to see to the bottom of the decorative opening, which is now obvious that there is a shelf that sits lower than the opening and that is where the bird had come to rest. With the help of some pliers and a straightened out wire hanger, Brett got the bird out. My hero. I went and washed my car again, immediately following the removal of the bird.
Again, this story has nothing to do with anything, except for the randomness of my brain and the entertainment in which I provide. So, take it from me, check your car thoroughly if you ever hit any animal with your vehicle and don't see any trace of it. Stop for squirrels and brake for birds? Yeah, maybe not such a bad idea anymore.
Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you barfing in your mouth a little, until next time...
Fast forward to a couple of years ago, Brett and I are driving to my sister's house and there sits two baby birds in the road, I try to move over just a little bit to ensure my tire didn't steamroll them. Well, I'm apparently not that great at doing that and misjudged where exactly the bird was in relation to my tire and I squished that baby bird. Yup, I cried. Brett, trying to console me in telling me that I did all that I could to try and save the bird. I was still sad.
Not too long after that, I was on my way to work, on the highway, right before sunrise, a couple birds flew right in front of my car. I tried to swerve to miss them, but I heard one hit my car. I kept looking and looking in my rear view mirror to see if it was lying in the road, but I never saw it. When I got to work, I looked under my car for any damage, but I saw nothing. I let it go and thought nothing of it until a couple of days later when my car seemed to start to smell. I kept checking my car. Under it. In it. Anywhere I could think of to look for that bird. I couldn't find it anywhere. I thought maybe I needed to get my car washed and then anything would be washed away. I left the house that day during nap time, went and washed my car with the touchless wash and then went to Wal-Mart. I parked my car, got out and as I'm walking into the store, I looked back at the front of my car. I would have never been able to fully prepare myself for what I was about to see. Out of the decorative opening in my front bumper, I see HUNDREDS of maggots pouring out into the parking lot. I was horrified and scared to even get back into my car. I went in, did my shopping in the hopes that the problem would subside and I would be able to get my car home without a hint of a horror movie starting in my vehicle.
I came out after I did my shopping. Problem still there and still just as gross and still just as frightening. I got home as soon as I could and was even scared to pull my car in the driveway. I didn't want those nasty little things anywhere close to the house. I came in and got Brett, explaining about the bird I had hit a while before, blah blah blah, insert Brett scolding me for not looking hard enough, blah blah blah. Once again, I popped the hood and looked in, still didn't see anything. The evidence was still pouring out of the decorative opening, but we can't see anything through there, either. Until we looked into the hole that houses the latch for the hood. Only there, were we able to see to the bottom of the decorative opening, which is now obvious that there is a shelf that sits lower than the opening and that is where the bird had come to rest. With the help of some pliers and a straightened out wire hanger, Brett got the bird out. My hero. I went and washed my car again, immediately following the removal of the bird.
Again, this story has nothing to do with anything, except for the randomness of my brain and the entertainment in which I provide. So, take it from me, check your car thoroughly if you ever hit any animal with your vehicle and don't see any trace of it. Stop for squirrels and brake for birds? Yeah, maybe not such a bad idea anymore.
Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you barfing in your mouth a little, until next time...
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