multiple personality disorder

I think that I could pass as two seperate people to those who go to my gym.  One is a presentable person, with long blonde hair in a nice pony tail, matching socks and typically has make up on.  The other is a scrub with greasy shorter blonde hair who could be wearing pjs, but is passing them off as gym clothes. 

Today I was the latter. Where is my dry shampoo when I need it?

(I just confessed to those who didn't already know that my hair is fake and only in after I get ready for the day.)

My goal is to be a little more like the left side of the pic, and stay far away from the right.... Ps-Have you SEEN this movie. It's the same actress. Unreal.

What I did today:
2.5 miles
30 leg lifts
20 arm lifts
30 crunches
20 squats
20 kick ups
30 standing calf raises
and a bunch of arm workouts with a 3 lb weight. I really couldn't tell you the names of them all, but my arms are a bit sore. Thats how I tell if it was effective or not.

I tried not to eat today. Like, at all. Or tomorrow. Or Wednesday.  I have a feast coming up and I'm not going light on Thanksgiving.  I'm sorry, but I won't do it.  It's bad enough that I have to make all the food instead of having my mom and other relatives do it and then simply swooping in and devouring all their hard work. Nope, I am cooking the whole thing and so...I will enjoy. Probably for a few days afterward as well.  There's no shame in eating on Thanksgiving.  It's un-American not to do so.  And so for the time being friends, you eat. You eat on Thanksgiving like there's no more Thanksgivings left in the world. 

Worry about the gym the next day. (And most likely for awhile after that.)

Yep

Exercising is easier than dieting. Liposuction certainly does have its appeal now and then. Or all the time. If I had the money I would definately hire a personal trainer so that I would have to answer to someone. Preferably someone who yells at me for eating crap.  Apparently I've had too many friends around that have supported my bad habits.

Aka Jenny P. who went to dinner with me everyday after work. Should've told it like it is JP, but because you didn't...I loved you more.  (Now there's more of me to love.) HA.

So this is me confessing that I've fallen off the wagon a bit with the healthy eating, but I will try to be better for you all.  The work out is going great though.  I've made a mini pact with myself that if I don't make it to the gym, I do 100 crunches, 100 leg lifts, and 100 arm lifts.  It's actually not that much, but it does make those ab muscles sore. And in my head, sore muscles = productivity. It happens most days. Not every single one, but most.

Workout for today:
45 minutes on eliptical
50 crunches
50 leg lifts
20 squats

In the meantime, someone make these and tell me if they're good. I've had the worst chocolate craving....
http://www.fitsugar.com/Slimmed-Down-Brownies-Recipe-1880765

Stats on Stats

Oh hey there super loyal blog readers. My stats say some of you are still following along everyday.  It's too bad I'm not so great at keeping this thing up to date.  I guess that why my last blog died down a bit. As in any emotionally abusive relationship, I'm sorry baby. It won't happen again.

I'm struggling with the food part.  I actually enjoy exercising, but telling myself that I'm not allowed to have certain things is only making me want those exact items.  It's amazing how people can keep this up for a lifetime. You know how they say life style changes and all that jazz.  The problem is that I need to tell myself that I'm healthy because it's going to keep me going and strong and ALIVE.  Instead I just keeping thinking about sculpted legs. There really is a fine line between the two.

Today I rotatated exercises and just kept doing them until I couldn't anymore. So I'm not sure how many I did, but it was a few simple ones that we all know and love. Over and over.

crunches
arm lifts
russian twists
leg lifts
calf raises
squats

I would do one until I couldn't anymore and then switch to the next exercise.  It's a bit lame, but I was at home and not really wanting to go to the gym.  It's raining. Rainy days affect me, okay. Sitting on the floor in my bedroom and watching Netflix was going to have to suffice for the evening. Now I'm up to date with my current tv drama of choice and my muscles are feeling good. Two birds. Call me efficient.

Vacation

It's always been my thought that calories don't count on vacation. Well, during this trip to California my wonderful boyfriend informed me otherwise by saying, "but, they actually do so....".

I dumped him.

So, sorry I've been gone but I've been thinking of ways to NOT gain weight on vacation.  Here's what I came up with:

1. Don't go on vacation.
2. Don't go on any trips with guys. They eat.
3. Don't go to a McDonald's during the 14 hour trip because you need Wi-Fi for a second to do some work.
4. Don't go tailgaiting.
5. Don't go out to eat.
6. Don't go to babyshowers with their tricky miniature food.
7. Don't go to the pier where you can buy delicious clam chowder and fried donuts.
8. Don't let your friend buy fried donuts.
9. Don't leave your house food-less and be tempted to order a pizza when you get home because you're starving and there's nothing to eat.
10. Don't live by the phrase "You only live once". That'll get you killed. Or at least heart disease.

But we're back in action and I did the eliptical for an hour today.  I started 20 minutes before Lance and he hopped on the one next to me to see if he could catch up with the amount of calories I burned. And, he actually did. Does everything come easier for a man? I mean he already has the higher paying job, no child birth, shorter lines for the restroom, no fear of being attacked in an alley, keep the last name, shirtless summers, 10 minute morning prep time and naturally knowing how to fix...everything. Couldn't I just have the calorie burn for the day?

At least I didn't leave the gym as sweaty as he did. So, there's one for the girls.

Oops

Miss me? Sorry, just life and stuff.

I haven't surrendered yet. Yet.

Here's what I did today:
80 jumping jacks
50 vertical leg crunches
20 sit-ups
20 squats
10 side lunges (on each side)
20 leg lifts (on each side)
60 bicycles
30 arm rolls forward
30 arm rolls backward
15 push-ups
40 russian twists
15 bird dogs

The hardest for me today was easily the vertical leg crunches.  Abs were never my strong point. It's like I can't bring myself to willingly participate in something that is so painful. Then you sit funny and can't laugh etc, etc. I'm really still debating if I'll ever do them again. Someone talk me back into it please. (Or don't...)

As Joan Rivers puts it, "I don't excercise. If God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put diamonds on the floor." Words have never rang more true....

Also, it's unbelievably hard to do the before mentioned crunches when you have a miniature Dauschund attacking your head. Dog for sale.

On a brighter note, I'm two pounds down. Doesn't seem like much, right? That's because it isn't. But I'm getting there I suppose. It's super frustrating with all the weight loss advertisements that say you can be a supermodel in a day. Too bad it can't be real. They're good though. The Sensa commercial almost had us ordering enough for three the other day.  Sold by the marketing. Such a sucker.

I think my will power is getting stronger though.  The craving for fatty food is lessening. Maybe it's just because I know you all are watching, but either way...it's working. I won't deny wanting a cupcake every now and then. As in, now. Luckily I have people around me who have similar goals that are keeping me on track.

Now, how can I get rid of these people....

Sequin Dresses and Such

Have you ever watched Dancing with the Starts while you were at the gym? I have. Talk about motivation! Those girls have some rocking hard bodies.  The whole time I just kept thinking, I'm not getting off this machine until I look like her.

I may have given up. 

But only on that! The battle to beach bod continues. The only problem is that it's getting a bit cold and I probably won't be going to the beach anytime soon. So in that case, I'll change it to vacation bod. Meaning, I'm going home for the holidays and will be seeing old friends and family and I am expecting them to be talking about how great I look and not about how funny my brothers are.

I'm a bit insecure about this. As you can tell. 

Ok. As for the workout routine:

1 hour on the elliptical

25 sit-ups

40 crunches

20 leg lifts (both legs)

Food for the day:

1 c Apple Jacks (I ran out of Special K and the roomies only had Apple Jacks...)

1 c milk

1 slice wheat  bread

2 tbs peanut butter

1 sweet potato w/ 2 tbs whipped butter

3 small slices HOMEMADE buffalo chicken pizza

And as always, lots and lots and lots of water. 

Yes oh yes. And if you'd like the recipe: http://pinchofyum.com/light-bbq-chicken-pizza

Ok, now I have to go do a chemical peel on my face and read a book about serial killers in Italy. Are you all jealous of my life? 

I've Gone Pro

Right?

For today's workout, I played football... with men.  Can I explain to you all that this is not easy. Luckily they were patient with me, but seriously, this is why girls don't play football. I mean I hate to take the non-feminist approach, but I'm just not built to do it. Not possible. But, in the end it was good cardio and I learned a few techniques. Well, I learned how someone might perform them. Just not me.

At least I didn't stop and pray periodically throughout the game. (cough. cough. Tim. cough.)

So "they" say that you're supposed to write down what you eat throughout the day.  Apparently writing it down will help you lose weight. I think I might try it so ya'll will also have to read what I eat. I might skip some days if I'm too embarassed. 

Here's the psychology behind it:

 

By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD
WebMD Feature

Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

What if just by making one change in your habits, you could double your weight loss? It may sound too good to be true, but many experts say that the simple act of keeping a food diary can encourage you to eat fewer calories -- and thus lose weight.

Several studies have shown that people who keep food journals are more likely to be successful in losing weight and keeping it off. In fact, a researcher from one recent study says that people keeping a food diary six days a week lost about twice as much weight as those who kept food records one day a week or less. For the six-month study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, dieters kept food diaries, attended weekly group support meetings, and were encouraged to eat a healthy diet and be active.
How does writing down what you eat and drink in a food journal work this kind of magic?

For one thing, keeping a food diary instantly increases your awareness of what, how much, and why you are eating. This helps you cut down on mindless munching, says Megrette Fletcher, MEd, RD, executive director of The Center for Mindful Eating.

Food diaries also help people identify areas where they can make changes that will help them lose weight, says Victoria Catenacci, MD, assistant professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.  For example, she says, "people don’t realize how many calories they are obtaining from caloric beverages and snacks, and these can be easy interventions … that can help reduce calories."

Sherrie Delinsky, PhD, a staff psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, says food diaries can unveil patterns of overeating. They can also reveal identify triggers to avoid, such as not eating enough throughout the day and then overeating at night, or overeating when drinking alcohol.

For some people, the very fact that they have to record every bite helps deter overeating, Delinsky says. Her clients "often reconsider eating something because of not wanting to write it down," she says.

This could be dangerous territory....