Late Weigh In

Hey NeverEver's!

Welcome to the first Tuesday of August!! Can you believe that it is already August? It just seems that last month was January and I was doing my first 5K.

Talking about 5K's...my Splash Dash was a bust. There was supposed to be multiple waves (as usual) so I signed up for the 2nd wave. Hey it has water, the mornings have been cool I wanted the sun up before I got wet. But, when we got there they cancelled the 2nd wave.  We were informed it was because not enough people showed up. We were given free passes to next year's Splash Dash but grr.

However, the worst part wasn't the fact that we didn't run. It was that I allowed it to get into my head so where I didn't want to do anything physical last weekend. I was so lazy, just vegging about in the house it wasn't even funny. It has been a long time since I really done just 'nothing' the whole weekend. I didn't even have energy to go out and enjoy the UFC Fight.

This attitude almost continued on until Monday. But at least I made sure to get a run in. Nothing else but a run. Kind of a shitty run but it was a run. That is what happens to me when I don't run for a week and am stuck in a car traveling to and fro states.

I haven't felt this bad running since I began. But today is another day and I am going to hit it hard during lunch.

Oh and I can't wait to share with you all my lunch today. When I went shopping after work I got some peaches, cherries, grapes, oranges, and apples. In which I did some juicing last night for today and made myself a sourdough bread sandwich.
And tonight is going to be steak wrapped in turkey bacon with some potatoes. In my head it seems yummy...now lets just hope that it turns out right ^_^.

Anyways, I wanted to go on about the start of the month and the Weigh In.

7/23/2013 

Last Weigh In - 200.4 lb

In wish I maintained from the week before that. But on to yesterday's Weigh In!

8/5/2013

First off I really need to re-do the paint on my toe nails. Sorry about that. BUT...

I am in the 100's. I am under 200. I haven't been this small in a while. Long while.  

Okay so NeverEver's, It is time for my lunch...which means it is time to run! But I will see you all tomorrow for WIAW! Yes I am addicted to it...leave me alone ^_^. 

July Workout - Day 8 Stats

Hey NeverEver's!

Its Monday. I still can't believe the weekend is already done and its Monday again. In 2 days time it is going to be the Hubby's Birthday. Planning something for him on Friday night but on Wednesday its just about the family and getting together.

Anyways, I wanted to share with you some pictures from Anime Expo!!

We go every year for the creativity, the fun, the anime and the fans. This was Black Widow and Thor!

 

The dedication that the people put into their cos-play is amazing. 

Of course its also lots of fun. Especially when we ourselves cos-play ourselves. 

Plus I just love to see and get the younger generation into the fun as well!

Oh did I mention the shopping? Yup that is me with some cat ears and huge cat paws ^_~

All in All it was a really enjoyable trip and the Hubby and I are already planning for next year. I am hoping we can get a hotel so we don't have to worry about parking (LA gets expensive). 

However, you came for the Weigh in. And I am here to tell you...you will not be disappointed! 

June 28th 2013

204.4 Pounds

July 1st 2013

203.7 Pounds

July 8th 2013

Total of 3.3 pounds lost in 10 days! 

I have never been so happy ^_^. Okay there has been a few times but not about weight loss. It is off to a good start and can ONLY get better!!

Why?

Because tomorrow I start...

BootCamp! Yes that is right I am starting it tomorrow at 4:45 am. Hold me now! Also it says that if I swear, if I show up late and other things that they have the right to make me do 20 push-ups. I am seriously wondering how strong that swear promise is ^_^

So yes tomorrow...early in the morning while everyone on the West Coast is still sleeping I will be driving down the 710 freeway towards Long Beach for a Boot Camp that I wanted and will be taking seriously. Half of me can't wait and the other half...well that half wishes I could still sleep in.

Also wanted to show my work out for this afternoon. I will tell you it wasn't easy to get up and moving today. People were missing from work, I was still tired from the convention and I just wanted to relax. Plus my treadmills were taken (that is what I get for going late). But I got out there and still moved. Not as many calories burned as I would have if I went treadmill but I got out there. 

And that helped me survive the rest of the day. 

Wanted to end with a Dinner shot. Really, as soon as I got home I didn't want to do anything. Just lay there and soak up the nice cool A/C. Hubby allowed me to do this for about an hour and half (isn't he nice) and then proceeded to kick my ass out of the bedroom and into the kitchen.

I came up with some Orange flavored (think squeezed oranges) chicken with some wheat pasta and veggies tomato sauce. I also added some lime juice for some extra kick on the juiciness. As a meal that I didn't want to cook it took me about 20 minutes (getting the pasta was the longest) and came out pretty darn delicious.

My recipe?

Squeezed oranges onto the chicken. Proceed to cook with olive oil and some pepper. Then get the pasta ready. Easy Peasy.

Okay NeverEver's, I wanted to write this before getting out there to do my workout. Not sure if I am going to do Hip Hop Ab's, the family is over so my TV is taken. So I am probably going to head outside. Or do my Slim in 6 by myself in the bedroom. Either way a workout is getting done today.

So do you look forward to an event all year? Is there something that you just keep going back to everyday? What is your easy meal go to?

July Workout - Day 1 Stats

Hey NeverEver's!

Welcome to the first day of July.This is when Summer really starts for me. Not the First Day of Summer but the First Day of July! I hope it was nice and cool for all of you!! It was about 90 something here and I felt it. It is a good thing that there is a lovely little creation called an AC Unit. Its wonderful, not sure how people survived without it.

Yes I don't do well in the heat. Not at all. Give me rain, Give me Snow...I can dress up for that. I can use layers for it. But Heat...Oh no...there is only so much we are legally allowed to bare, and I don't cross that line ^_~.

Anyways, talking about the heat is making me sweat so I am going to change the subject to my July Calendar!

Today was Day 1 of Hip Hop Ab's!

And it was a success! Got the Hubby up...after some poking and prodding but after that it was on! We moved...We grooved and We sweated! Not sure if how much we sweated was a product of the workout or the heat. But the sweat was on!

It was a good Day 1.

However, I am proud of myself. I went above my calendar and I did an earlier workout. Although, it might have to do with that slice of cake I had half of more then anything else...

Yup I ran today! It felt good to get back on that teadmill and move! My left ankle did a little bit of freezing up on me towards in the end but I powered through and massaged it out. I am really hoping that it doesn't happen again. Not very comfortable!

Had my normal Oriental Chicken Salad today. I am actually missing cooking my own meals but as I really wont be at home from Wednesday on I didn't want to go shopping and not use it. Next week it is back ot Food Planning!

However, it is time to get on to the Stats that I promised you all!

As Monday is right after the weekend, and I usually have the biggest issue with maintaining the Healthy Lifestyle on the Weekends. I have decided that my Weigh In day will be Monday Nights. Can't really bullsh!t myself on what I did on the weekend if I have the proof in the scale.

But, as I was setting up my July schedule / calendar on Friday I weighed myself on Friday. Just to see where I was starting from and where I wanted to go. The scale on Friday said 204.4...

As you can see that isn't the number that the scale is saying now.

Yes I did a little jig (off the scale) when I saw that number. That number shows progress and I really...really like progress.

So here are the rest of my Stats:

• Waist - 43 1/3
• Chest - 44 1/2 (seriously!)
• Left & Right Arms - 16 1/2
• Thighs - 23 1/2

I did forget to measure the bum...but I will get it next time. Its been years since the last time I measured myself so these numbers aren't so much of a shock as something that I am gonna change!

Okay NeverEver's, I gotta tell you. I am feeling super sleepy right now. Gonna finish my water w/ chia seeds and head to bed. I do got some awesome stuff coming up for you guys! So make sure you make it back ^_^

Have you got a summer plan yet? When is the last time you measured yourself?