Hi-ho, Hi-ho, it's off to BLOG I go....

Well, if I'm not mistaken, I'm onto Day 10 of my journey.  10 down.... 355 to go! haha  This week has been a trying one both emotionally and in terms of this journey.  I spent the weekend going out to meals left and right (well only two meals, but still....) so I wasn't very good about my goal. 

I need to get on this!  My bestie seems to be rocking at her mission, so what's my deal?  Anyway.... yesterday was an enlightening day for me.  First I was HORRIBLE and had a WHOLE Caruso's sandwich.  Apparently I was having a fat moment.  So then I spen tthe afternoon being somewhat lazy and unproductive, but don't worry I redeemed myself.  I went to run some errands and returned a ton of stuff that I'd been putting off, and since it was at Ross I wasn't getting cash back, so I looked around a bit.  I found some jeans in the size I used to be.... we won't mention that here.... but I didn't think they'd fit.  I was like, "Well, they are super cute, good color.... I'll try them on to see what I have to lose to fit into them."  Walked into the fitting room.... put one leg in.... so far so good.... second leg.... better.... the fit in the hips is good.... alright, this could work!.... Then we get to the worst part of the whole fitting room process, the closing of the jeans.  And voila!  They fit!  My butt looks amazing in them and I'm feeling like a million bucks!  This totally changed my outlook on the day. 

After Ross I went to the grocery store.  Obviously I wasn't shopping on an empty stomach since I'd had a big enough lunch to feed a small militia, and since I was feeling all motivated again, I was ready to attack the shopping for the day.  Picked up some salad, veggies, and good healthy food.  I also stayed away from the yummy bad food too.  Yay me!  Then I went home, changed for the gym and went to Zumba with my girly, Drue.  It was so fun and so hilarious!  As my bestie Carrie says, you always feel uncoordinated in the class.... but for me, I love it!  I just laugh my way through the class and make up my own moves if I can't figure things out.  LOL! 

After Zumba I went home and had a salad.  So yummy!  And a few chicken nuggets.... not so bad since that's the serving size.  Haha!  So all in all it was decent day.... even though I couldn't walk from the intense Zumba!  Well, walking's overrated anyway. lol!

As for today, I started it off thinking to myself, "Alright self, you're not going to get donuts today.  You'll have your little bit of chocolate milk, eat your plain Eggo waffle sans syrup and be happy."  Then I got to work.  My boss, being the generous woman that she is..... PICKED UP DONUTS.  SHE ORDERED MY FAVORITE FOR ME. So much for trying to be healthy! haha!! 

So now that I've biffed that one.... well the day is not over yet.  I can still redeem myself with a walk and some Wii time.  I'm excited because tonight I'm going to give my madre a pedi, try and put some organization into my life, and read my new book. :)  So off I go to try and not botch another weekend in my journey!  I'll let you all know how it goes!

Loves...

Blogging Overload

Well, I haven't blogged in a week.... not good, I know!  It's like I got past the initial high of doing something new.... and ditched my promises!  Can we say Dropout?? No!  I will not dropout of this like so many other times!  I am determined to do this differently!  No more excuses!  I am going to get my butt in gear and just do it, like Nike!  Okay so over the weekend, like I said, I did horribly.  I'll totally own up to it. There's no point in denying it because it happened.  Can't change the past!  But I can start today by feeling refreshed and renewed. Sort of.

Well, off to work. I promise I'll be better about this!

Loves...

Bridal Shower Blowout

Today is Day 2 of my insane journey.  First, I have to start off by saying that I have the most incredible support system!  I didn't even realize I had this support until I started this blog.  I have been blessed to have so many amazing people in my life.  My bestie Carebear has also joined me in this adventure, which is SO exciting!  I'll attach a link to her blog too, and you should all check it out as well. 

So onto how today is going... let's put it this way... I'm going to have to do some hardcore working out tonight in order to make up for the day.  Today was the Bridal Shower for a coworker of mine, Miss R.  It was a surprise and since I love party planning I was basically given full reign when it came to the planning for it.  Have I mentioned I love my boss??  Anyway, so we had pizza for lunch and of course a cake for dessert.  Both were insanely delicious, but also insanely horrible for what I'm trying to do.  I just have to remember that it's one day out of the 365 that I messed up and I can just eat healthy tonight.  That's one reason why I've "dropped out" of some many diets.  I hate the feeling of guilt and defeat when I mess up.  So this time, if I mess up, so what?  Tomorrow's a new day and I need to be comfortable with myself! 

I know many of you probably think I should have a plan for my journey, but I really don't.  I decided to do this out of the blue and am kind of going day by day.  I'm not following any one particular regimen at this time, but that's not to say that I won't later on. 

Well, I'm off to the races... or at least to do my job, so until next time... Loves!

P.S. Here's the link to my bestie's blog: http://cgridley.blogspot.com/.  Check it out!!

The Serenity (and Sin!) of Sushi

Well, I went with my mom and V2 to a local sushi restaurant tonight and had the most insane sushi experience ever! First we had Carrot-Ginger Soup, Edamame and these wasabi potato "bombs". They're like panko-covered mashed potato and wasabi yumminess. This was definitely the sinful part of the dinner. Oops! What a way to start my “new life,” right?


After the appetizers, we moved on to the main event! I had a California roll, a bit of Udon Noodles that were deliciously cooked with scallions and butter (also VERY sinful) mixed with a smidgeon of fried rice, and a piece of a Las Vegas roll. Man-oh-man was dinner good!! Thank God I stuck to water the whole evening because otherwise I would’ve had those calories to deal with as well.

So, since I had such a “healthy” dinner… I came home and did some house work of moving heavy things. I figure that was at least a little cardio since it was so late. Right? Baby steps…. Anyway, I’m so blessed to have such supportive family and friends! Thank you to all of you for following me and your supportive comments. Here’s to a completed day ONE! Now onto day two….

Loves!

Entering the Confessional

Hello Blogging world!  I have made a goal today that I will lose 100 lbs. in 365 days. 

A little about me... I am a Diet School Dropout in the worst way.  I am always saying I will do a weight-loss regime of some sort, sometimes I'll start that regime, and then I always fail in someway.  Of course, I am always sabotaging myself, and my self-control is HORRIBLE, so that never helps either. 

Today, however, is going to be different. One reason why today is different: I'm going to blog about the process so that I am held somewhat accountable.  Second reason why today is different:  I finally have my brain wrapped around the idea of reaching this goal and I'm really ready to do this!  I know, I know, those of you that truly know me are probably saying: "That's what you said the last 10 times." But seriously guys, this is it. I'm doing it! 

Since I'm going into a career where I have to be active and able to keep up, I need to get healthy so that I am not putting up a facade of being able to do things that my body really can't.  I want to be able to run around with kids and not get tired.  I want to be happy with who I am and not wishing I looked like someone else.  But enough with the sadness.... today is the first day of the rest of my life!  Cliche, I know, but so true!  

Well, off to start my new adventure! Wish me luck!

Loves.... Princess V