Lots of fun planned - HAPPY weekend ahead (with perfect weather to boot). I'm packed (the worst part of any trip for me) and ready to go ... after cleaning ladies, tabata, Starbucks, dog walk lol. We're leaving around 11:30. It's only a 4 hour drive.
Tonight is just dinner and walking the town (adorable town!). Tomorrow is a waterfall hike, Biltmore with wine tasting and a yummy dinner. Sunday is a drive to JMU to see our eldest and his girlfriend. We're doing a hard cider tour and dinner. Monday is the dreaded 10 hour drive home ... yuck. But I have a good book (I started a new one for the trip - couldn't help myself) and a car that massages my back. There are worse days.
Last night I slept like a baby. My body was exhausted. This is the second week in a row I was super tired after lifting. I wonder if the exhaustion was from lifting. I'm thrilled if it is ... that means it's changing something (and is a better workout than I give it credit).
I also had an unexpected stomach distress last night. Landed me in the bathroom many times. It's lingering a bit this morning. I packed lots of veggies and food for lunch and snack - now I'm a bit gun shy to eat it. Tad case of food poisoning?? (I ate some of everything for dinner last night.)
This is a quickie today. Off to get everything set for the day. See you all Tuesday. Later gators.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Late Night
Thanks to a group text - ugh. I hate group text messages. I can't "leave" a group (since my phone is old) and I keep my volume on when my husband is out of town. Passive-aggressive me wants to respond to the text when I wake up ... good morning ladies ... but I chose "nice" over "asshole" lol.
The chocolate and wine night got changed to next week and is later in the evening. I'm going to pass ... even with my say YES motto. I don't want to be up late drinking wine and eating chocolate. If there were other foods, other reasons, etc - that's a different story. I can't go and just stand there - I'd have to eat and drink. The same group of ladies is getting together the following week for our monthly gathering. I said YES to that night and am looking forward to it. And this night immediately follows our out-of-town trip. Timing is bad.
The upside to being awakened (every 10 min) is I gave up and stayed up to finish the book. It was good. I'll read the W30 book when I get home and then onto War and Peace. I'm curious if I can really comprehend and enjoy it.
Today is a chill kind of day. Weightlifting and packing and prepping to be out of town (dog, etc). Hubby is returning early from a trip, so I'll have him around this afternoon.
I'm super excited for the trip, but am a little apprehensive too. That all-or-nothing is acting up! I will have 3 1/2 days of eating out. I can handle the "treats" aspect, but I will miss my healthy foods. A side of veggies is not enough. Breakfast will be tough. I don't want to come home and battle feeling crappy. I just am getting back to normal with my energy and stamina. I'm not ready to battle it again. It's the length of the trip that's hard - 3 1/2 days is a long time. When we go on vacation for a week, we usually have a refrigerator, etc. so just a portion of the day is eating out. This is a long time for no alternatives. I need to remember my HAPPY.
I plan to write tomorrow morning (if time allows) but then radio silence until Tuesday. My routines are all messed up lol. This CERTAINTY girl is going full-blown VARIETY.
Off to walk my dog on this cool morning ... hope the crisp air stays.
The chocolate and wine night got changed to next week and is later in the evening. I'm going to pass ... even with my say YES motto. I don't want to be up late drinking wine and eating chocolate. If there were other foods, other reasons, etc - that's a different story. I can't go and just stand there - I'd have to eat and drink. The same group of ladies is getting together the following week for our monthly gathering. I said YES to that night and am looking forward to it. And this night immediately follows our out-of-town trip. Timing is bad.
The upside to being awakened (every 10 min) is I gave up and stayed up to finish the book. It was good. I'll read the W30 book when I get home and then onto War and Peace. I'm curious if I can really comprehend and enjoy it.
Today is a chill kind of day. Weightlifting and packing and prepping to be out of town (dog, etc). Hubby is returning early from a trip, so I'll have him around this afternoon.
I'm super excited for the trip, but am a little apprehensive too. That all-or-nothing is acting up! I will have 3 1/2 days of eating out. I can handle the "treats" aspect, but I will miss my healthy foods. A side of veggies is not enough. Breakfast will be tough. I don't want to come home and battle feeling crappy. I just am getting back to normal with my energy and stamina. I'm not ready to battle it again. It's the length of the trip that's hard - 3 1/2 days is a long time. When we go on vacation for a week, we usually have a refrigerator, etc. so just a portion of the day is eating out. This is a long time for no alternatives. I need to remember my HAPPY.
I plan to write tomorrow morning (if time allows) but then radio silence until Tuesday. My routines are all messed up lol. This CERTAINTY girl is going full-blown VARIETY.
Off to walk my dog on this cool morning ... hope the crisp air stays.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Post # 3 ... why not?!?!
Tucked into my bed ... computer on lap ... book waiting by my side ... dog already asleep. It's a good night.
Tomorrow (FINALLY) looks to be a cool weather day. The first "cool" front this week was a bust - still hot and humid. Weatherman assured us today that this front would actually happen. Hmmmm... fool me once ...
My unexpected HAPPY today came from Starbucks (as it often does lol). They ran out of venti cups, so my americano came in a trenta size. Oh, the coffee pleasure!
Tomorrow is weightlifting day. Can't wait. I plan to use some heavier weights and see where that gets me. (I hope the baby duck comes too!)
I changed my hair appointment to a new stylist to keep my schedule on track for pictures and holidays. It means I have to wait an extra 10 days, but better than going too early. And I can keep my feathers in ... I hope they stay put. I love them!
I made my new recipe today. Shrimp scampi and citrus riced cauliflower. Easy, good. Maybe needed some other flavor punch, but overall I liked it. Not delicious enough to make for company though. On to the next find next week.
Baking went well. Somedays the baking gods love me. Today was one of those days. Froze most of it to take on our road trip (left some out for hubby tomorrow). Only a brief "wish" for a lick of batter. It's been enough lately to just enjoy the smell of baked goods without needing to eat them (and then feel crappy). Won't this be awesome if it lasts?!? I enjoy the smell (savor it - deep breaths in) and then picture how crappy it would feel to eat it. Strange, but it's working.
I shopped a little today (told you I had the bug). I needed black ankle boots (ended up with 2 pair). I'm actually not a big shoe person (hubby would disagree, but he's a guy and has no clue what most women buy). I go for basic and comfortable - ALWAYS - kind of boring. But nothing gets me grumpy like a tight pair of pants or uncomfortable shoes. I think it's the nurse in me. Both pairs are great and I'll keep them forever. I also got a house gift for the friends we are staying with later in the month. Shopping success.
Time to hit my book. I'm a little over halfway - enjoying it a lot more now. It's a dark subject before bed though. I really want to finish it since the W30 book will be waiting for me when we get home. I want to start it right away. Sometimes if I "leave" a book too long, I lose interest ... so must make myself finish this one before I start another.
Nite-nite.
Tomorrow (FINALLY) looks to be a cool weather day. The first "cool" front this week was a bust - still hot and humid. Weatherman assured us today that this front would actually happen. Hmmmm... fool me once ...
My unexpected HAPPY today came from Starbucks (as it often does lol). They ran out of venti cups, so my americano came in a trenta size. Oh, the coffee pleasure!
Tomorrow is weightlifting day. Can't wait. I plan to use some heavier weights and see where that gets me. (I hope the baby duck comes too!)
I changed my hair appointment to a new stylist to keep my schedule on track for pictures and holidays. It means I have to wait an extra 10 days, but better than going too early. And I can keep my feathers in ... I hope they stay put. I love them!
I made my new recipe today. Shrimp scampi and citrus riced cauliflower. Easy, good. Maybe needed some other flavor punch, but overall I liked it. Not delicious enough to make for company though. On to the next find next week.
Baking went well. Somedays the baking gods love me. Today was one of those days. Froze most of it to take on our road trip (left some out for hubby tomorrow). Only a brief "wish" for a lick of batter. It's been enough lately to just enjoy the smell of baked goods without needing to eat them (and then feel crappy). Won't this be awesome if it lasts?!? I enjoy the smell (savor it - deep breaths in) and then picture how crappy it would feel to eat it. Strange, but it's working.
I shopped a little today (told you I had the bug). I needed black ankle boots (ended up with 2 pair). I'm actually not a big shoe person (hubby would disagree, but he's a guy and has no clue what most women buy). I go for basic and comfortable - ALWAYS - kind of boring. But nothing gets me grumpy like a tight pair of pants or uncomfortable shoes. I think it's the nurse in me. Both pairs are great and I'll keep them forever. I also got a house gift for the friends we are staying with later in the month. Shopping success.
Time to hit my book. I'm a little over halfway - enjoying it a lot more now. It's a dark subject before bed though. I really want to finish it since the W30 book will be waiting for me when we get home. I want to start it right away. Sometimes if I "leave" a book too long, I lose interest ... so must make myself finish this one before I start another.
Nite-nite.
Thought for (EVERY) Today
More isn't better.
Better is better.
Melissa Hartwig W30
A safety net is NOT a trampoline.
Melissa Hartwig W30
Roosters and a Duck.
There was a 2 day old baby duck at tabata yesterday. Yep - TWO DAYS OLD (our instructor lives on a farm). She was rescued (the duck, not my instructor lol). The most adorable little thing you have ever seen. Running, jumping, tumbling, learning, quacking. Nature is beautiful. If playing with a baby duck doesn't make you HAPPY, nothing will. Baby duck joy - it's a real thing!
Oh - and I have a rooster feathers in my hair. I'm THAT cool!! My aunt plugged it in yesterday after lunch. They survived the night and look perfect. They blend into my hair - it's subtle (like me) but just a touch of whimsy (like me too lol). I feel like I have a super cool little secret (like when you have "fun" panties on under your sweats). Finally a Happiness Project success story!!
She gave me some pink hair chalk for October. It's a one day wear thing (I can do as much as I want though) and it will give me my pink hair fix.
I bought a bottle of kombucha to try. It's on MHP List too. I want to try both the Kona coffee and kombucha next week.
Today is an active rest day. I'm taking a light walk on the treadmill and zoning out to some good music. My sweet boy is heading to the groomers, so no walk this morning (getting beautiful takes a lot of energy for an old guy).
Then - baking. Lots of baking. I'll be careful - a perfect storm could be brewing. Afternoon (aka witching hours), home alone (hubby out of town) and a workout rest day. Knowing and planning help a lot. I have both knowledge and a plan. Yea ME!
I chose a salad yesterday. It was an easy choice. I had to answer to the choice a couple of times (inquiring minds wanted to know why no pizza), but I held strong, made no big deal out of it and moved on. The salad was good (I tried a new one) and I didn't regret my decision AT ALL. A win.
Slept so well last night. No snoring husband does wonders for a good night's sleep.
Making it a HAPPY day and finding my treadmill ZEN.
Oh - and I have a rooster feathers in my hair. I'm THAT cool!! My aunt plugged it in yesterday after lunch. They survived the night and look perfect. They blend into my hair - it's subtle (like me) but just a touch of whimsy (like me too lol). I feel like I have a super cool little secret (like when you have "fun" panties on under your sweats). Finally a Happiness Project success story!!
She gave me some pink hair chalk for October. It's a one day wear thing (I can do as much as I want though) and it will give me my pink hair fix.
I bought a bottle of kombucha to try. It's on MHP List too. I want to try both the Kona coffee and kombucha next week.
Today is an active rest day. I'm taking a light walk on the treadmill and zoning out to some good music. My sweet boy is heading to the groomers, so no walk this morning (getting beautiful takes a lot of energy for an old guy).
Then - baking. Lots of baking. I'll be careful - a perfect storm could be brewing. Afternoon (aka witching hours), home alone (hubby out of town) and a workout rest day. Knowing and planning help a lot. I have both knowledge and a plan. Yea ME!
I chose a salad yesterday. It was an easy choice. I had to answer to the choice a couple of times (inquiring minds wanted to know why no pizza), but I held strong, made no big deal out of it and moved on. The salad was good (I tried a new one) and I didn't regret my decision AT ALL. A win.
Slept so well last night. No snoring husband does wonders for a good night's sleep.
Making it a HAPPY day and finding my treadmill ZEN.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
I choose HAPPY.
Hubby snored all night. Woke up super early. Extra hungry (already ate 2 eggs). That's me in a nutshell this morning lol.
Sitting with my three drinks ... one of which is the amazing peach tea.
Tabata Tuesday. Yea. It's the end of the month so these last couple of workouts are hard. I finish feeling pumped and strong. She "starts over" at the beginning of the month - those workouts are usually too easy - it builds as the month goes on.
Going to a pizza place for lunch today. Might get a slice, might get a salad - game day decision. One piece of pizza won't "hurt" me, but I want to eat W30 this week. I'll have a few treats over the weekend and that's my "special" for the week. And I'm baking for a couple of afternoons - I don't want to be on the carb train when I start making goodies - dangerous territory.
After lunch, I'm getting my feather put in - exciting.
BUT ...
Yesterday, I got a call from my hair salon. My hair dresser is leaving - UGH!! She can take me 2 weeks early to get one more appointment. She's going to manage a store - not sure if she'll still do hair. The conversation was a bit confusing.
Now the feather will be in for my hair appointment. Crap. And my hair schedule is "off" for my family pictures. Crap again. Trying to find someone AND an appointment the week before Thanksgiving will be tight. My new appointment is Tuesday so I'll find out some details. I might call back and ask for some more information. If I'm going to use someone new, maybe I can just hold the appointment and go with the new person later in the month. I don't need my hair done yet and I hate to spend the money.
Changing hair people is hard lol!! Cue the vanity panic.
And it's screwing with two of My Happiness Project things. But even with the "problems" and the flops, the list is still fun and making my HAPPY. That's the point. The details are secondary.
So today I choose HAPPY.
Sitting with my three drinks ... one of which is the amazing peach tea.
Tabata Tuesday. Yea. It's the end of the month so these last couple of workouts are hard. I finish feeling pumped and strong. She "starts over" at the beginning of the month - those workouts are usually too easy - it builds as the month goes on.
Going to a pizza place for lunch today. Might get a slice, might get a salad - game day decision. One piece of pizza won't "hurt" me, but I want to eat W30 this week. I'll have a few treats over the weekend and that's my "special" for the week. And I'm baking for a couple of afternoons - I don't want to be on the carb train when I start making goodies - dangerous territory.
After lunch, I'm getting my feather put in - exciting.
BUT ...
Yesterday, I got a call from my hair salon. My hair dresser is leaving - UGH!! She can take me 2 weeks early to get one more appointment. She's going to manage a store - not sure if she'll still do hair. The conversation was a bit confusing.
Now the feather will be in for my hair appointment. Crap. And my hair schedule is "off" for my family pictures. Crap again. Trying to find someone AND an appointment the week before Thanksgiving will be tight. My new appointment is Tuesday so I'll find out some details. I might call back and ask for some more information. If I'm going to use someone new, maybe I can just hold the appointment and go with the new person later in the month. I don't need my hair done yet and I hate to spend the money.
Changing hair people is hard lol!! Cue the vanity panic.
And it's screwing with two of My Happiness Project things. But even with the "problems" and the flops, the list is still fun and making my HAPPY. That's the point. The details are secondary.
So today I choose HAPPY.
Monday, September 26, 2016
A quickie.
Just a quick "hello" since I'm sitting at my computer thinking away lol.
The gas shortage is no longer an issue - hallelujah. Now if Trader Joe's gets the frozen riced cauliflower back - my world will be right again. Since a tank fill-up is now possible, I ran a bunch of errands before finishing my house chores. Back to spoiled gas gluttony.
And my to-do list is done. Yea me.
Planning the weekend. Workout room 24 hours at hotel - check. Refrigerator - no luck. That means breakfast will be an issue. I refuse to do carbs for breakfast. I'll have to search for some options (time will be tight all 3 mornings) - not great news. I'm actually thinking tuna pouches ... over-the-top?? Maybe. I bought a few protein bars I really like - healthy beef stick basically. Delicious - but watch the breath - knock off your socks (for hours!). Tuna and beef stick - what's better for a couple's trip lol.
I tried on a couple of the staples in my closet. Everything fit. Maybe I'm just being strange about "gaining."
Since I know the scale is a no-no for me right now, I need a way to measure changes - bring on the fat pincher. I was doing some research and came across a blogger (fitness trainer). His message aligns with what I'm learning and he recommended the product. (Plastic thing for $8.) This doesn't carry any previous baggage for me, so I thought I'd use it as a tool. My instructor suggested the same thing. Stay tuned ...
My run was most very excellent. I only do cardio two days and I miss it. It's like an old friend. I listened to the HAPPIEST song for some of the run - it's good.
And a happy little find today. I've been drinking my peach tea again (thinking it was caffeinated so limiting it to one diluted cup). When I bought it today (can only find it at Sprouts), I noticed it's caffeine free. OMG. Bring on the peach tea! And I found a few new ones to try. (I'm happily sipping an iced cup of it now.)
My new recipe is scheduled for Wednesday. Shrimp scampi and citrus cauliflower "rice." W30 approved and looks amazing. I'll be using my new grill pan for those shrimp - perfect. Tonight is the last night of Thai (I'm ready to be done - I should have frozen some of it).
I have a bit of a shopping bug happening. (Scaring my hubby!!) Nothing expensive, but I need to pull it in a bit. Amazon prime is just too easy. I paid bills today and OUCH. I will be doing my pictures upstairs still. Frames are expensive, but I'll wait for a sale at Michaels. And we have our family photos in November. My Happiness Project takes some $$$ lol.
I already know what I want for Christmas (very unusual of me!). Weight lifting bar with a few extra plates and a good spiralizer. I have a hand-held, but it doesn't work well. The counter ones aren't expensive and I know I'll get great use out of it. All set. That will make hubby happy - he stresses over Christmas ideas.
Time to go do some reading. I need to make progress on the WW2 book. It's good, but I keep back-burnering it. War and Peace is waiting AND I have the new W30 book coming next week (yep - amazon prime).
Later gators.
The gas shortage is no longer an issue - hallelujah. Now if Trader Joe's gets the frozen riced cauliflower back - my world will be right again. Since a tank fill-up is now possible, I ran a bunch of errands before finishing my house chores. Back to spoiled gas gluttony.
And my to-do list is done. Yea me.
Planning the weekend. Workout room 24 hours at hotel - check. Refrigerator - no luck. That means breakfast will be an issue. I refuse to do carbs for breakfast. I'll have to search for some options (time will be tight all 3 mornings) - not great news. I'm actually thinking tuna pouches ... over-the-top?? Maybe. I bought a few protein bars I really like - healthy beef stick basically. Delicious - but watch the breath - knock off your socks (for hours!). Tuna and beef stick - what's better for a couple's trip lol.
I tried on a couple of the staples in my closet. Everything fit. Maybe I'm just being strange about "gaining."
Since I know the scale is a no-no for me right now, I need a way to measure changes - bring on the fat pincher. I was doing some research and came across a blogger (fitness trainer). His message aligns with what I'm learning and he recommended the product. (Plastic thing for $8.) This doesn't carry any previous baggage for me, so I thought I'd use it as a tool. My instructor suggested the same thing. Stay tuned ...
My run was most very excellent. I only do cardio two days and I miss it. It's like an old friend. I listened to the HAPPIEST song for some of the run - it's good.
And a happy little find today. I've been drinking my peach tea again (thinking it was caffeinated so limiting it to one diluted cup). When I bought it today (can only find it at Sprouts), I noticed it's caffeine free. OMG. Bring on the peach tea! And I found a few new ones to try. (I'm happily sipping an iced cup of it now.)
My new recipe is scheduled for Wednesday. Shrimp scampi and citrus cauliflower "rice." W30 approved and looks amazing. I'll be using my new grill pan for those shrimp - perfect. Tonight is the last night of Thai (I'm ready to be done - I should have frozen some of it).
I have a bit of a shopping bug happening. (Scaring my hubby!!) Nothing expensive, but I need to pull it in a bit. Amazon prime is just too easy. I paid bills today and OUCH. I will be doing my pictures upstairs still. Frames are expensive, but I'll wait for a sale at Michaels. And we have our family photos in November. My Happiness Project takes some $$$ lol.
I already know what I want for Christmas (very unusual of me!). Weight lifting bar with a few extra plates and a good spiralizer. I have a hand-held, but it doesn't work well. The counter ones aren't expensive and I know I'll get great use out of it. All set. That will make hubby happy - he stresses over Christmas ideas.
Time to go do some reading. I need to make progress on the WW2 book. It's good, but I keep back-burnering it. War and Peace is waiting AND I have the new W30 book coming next week (yep - amazon prime).
Later gators.
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