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Kitty

I went home this weekend for one of my best friend's wedding reception.
APPARENTLY we are getting old... well, "old".
I just can't believe we are at the age where people are getting MARRIED... and some are even having KIDS. EW.  I can't even IMAGINE haha

My mom brought home a kitten on Thursday.  Her name is Maisie (may-zee) and she's absolutely adorable.


Her fur was cut and shaved.  When we took her to the vet, they said she probably got into sap because they pulled a lot of pine needles from her fur too.  Her tail is actually pretty pathetic.  But seriously she is ADORABLE.

It was so hard to leave her this morning to go to work.  I know she won't be as small the next time I see her, and her fur will have gotten longer. She cuddled with me every night and was always curled up next to me.  What a sweetheart.  I hope she loves me as much when I come home next.

Exercise
I am definitely NOT looking forward to tonight.

Fit test AND Max Interval circuit.  That's an hour and a half workout... and I'll have to do it AFTER dinner because I'm eating with my boyfriend's parents right after work today.  Worst part?  I'll have to wake up in the morning and work out AGAIN.  I'm definitely going to hate my life... Insanity 2.5 hours in a 12 hour time frame.

pst: I skipped my Saturday workout.  But at least it was an easier one "Core Cardio and Balance".  It's the workout that you do the entire recovery week so it's definitely not as intense.  I'll probably do it next Sunday on my "off day"... so that way, I really DIDN'T miss it.

Food

Let's just say that I had the worst hangover EVER on Sunday.  It wasn't fun at all.  Apparently drinks are stronger in Toledo.  We'll leave it at that.

Whenever I go home, I always end up getting lunch with friends and catching up... So there was a lot of restaurant eating... and it wasn't healthy either.

As for today?

Breakfast: hummas and pita bread
Lunch: forgot to pack it... WHOOPS (I'm going to start bringing Shakeology to work TOMORROW :) )
Dinner: I HAVE NO IDEA.  But it will be with my boyfriend's parents fun fun

I'm going to try to start writing in this more.  According to the radio's horoscope, this week will be a good time for fitness and health.  I'll be the judge of that haha.

I'm boring.

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potluck

RUT ROOHH... That's all I have to say about my eating today.

Food:
We had a potluck at work.
Me+no self control+ love of food= bad mojo.
CHECK OUT MY COLORFUL MEAL



NOT
Someone saw me eating all that and said
"it's going to catch up with you girl"...
I refuse to make that statement true.

Man, seeing pictures of that makes me realize how disgusting that is.  Look at all that brown.  I'm not proud.

But, I did have my Shakeology for breakfast, so it's not all horrible.

My boyfriend and I may be going to El Zarape to celebrate his raise.  WOOT WOOT.. bad mojo for food though.

Exercise
Today is Max Recovery day with Insanity. And because of the storm last night, I didn't get to bed until about midnight-1am. I usually have to wake up at 6:30 to get my workout done by 7:30 and leave the house by 8:15... I didn't get until 7:30am.  WHOOPS.  hopefully I'll do it tonight if not, I'll have to do it on Sunday which is usually the "off day".

I have to keep telling myself that just because I can't get a workout in one day... it's not a lost cause.  MAKE IT WORK.  Change your schedule around.  it's only an hour and a half of your time (workout and shower).

Update:
A student of my mom's brought a homeless cat to her office.  She is taking it to the vet today.  Apparently it has been shaved, and is really thin.  If all is well... We'll have a new cat in our family.

I love cats (see top of this page)... I WONDER WHERE I GOT MY LOVE FROM?  (mom, cough cough)

check out this video, I cried for a good ten minutes after this (not exaggerating)



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Fall Semester Starts

School
Yes friends, I just started my second semester of grad school today and boy was it a doozy.  I have 3 classes this semester... not too bad :)

1st class: Assessment of Educational Environments (comparable to classes I had this Summer so I'm trying not to stress)... BUT
2nd class: Issues in Higher Education(umm 7000 level (yes, count it... 7000) class?  I didn't even think that was possible.  It's a docorate class.  Ya know, for people working on their PhD.  Yes, there are graduate students in the class as well... let's just say I'm scared.)

... it made me feel like this


shout of to Kris for this adorable "sad" kitty...  If I'm ever sad, this would be music I would have as the soundtrack

Food
Okay, so I'm going to TRY to take pictures of what I eat.  Not because I'm obsessive, but because sometimes I eat WAY more (through snacking and what not)... so I figure if I do that, at least if I gain weight... I know why :)

Breakfast:  Tuna Noodle Casserole and a glass of milk


Lunch: Nachos... whoops ;) lol


Dinner: (Forgot a picture already... WHOOPS) String cheese, tuna noodle casserole, and salad with lite dressing.

The quality of the pictures isn't great.  I'll work on it.

Exercise
I'm on DAY 45 of Insanity.  I have less than 3 weeks left.  15 workouts left. AH.

For those of you that don't know what this workout is...


You know when you see the fine print and it says "results not typical"  I certainly haven't had as great of results as the people in the video thus far.  BUT I FEEL GREAT and I've never felt so accomplished.

I work out 6 days a week!  Have you ever filled out applications about your activity?  I'm on the high end now.  I'm considered ACTIVE!  That's such a great feeling to know I'm finally doing something good for my body.

Updates
I'm going to purchase more Shakeology today.  This stuff is seriously more nutritious than a salad but tastes like a dessert.  Seriously, it's like an awesome chocolate shake that I don't ever feel guilty about having.  It's probably the most nutrituous thing I own... but I'm almost out :(

Because I just signed up as a Beachbody Coach, I get a discount on all the products.  Shakeology, plus the monthly fee to be a coach costs less for me NOW than it would if I weren't an Independent Beachbody Coach.  At get this... I can make money doing what I do everyday.  Loving Shakeology and loving the Beachbody workouts.

This stuff is awesome.


To learn more, click here... there's also a link on the side


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Beachbody Coach

I am officially signed up to be a Independent Beachbody Coach!

Now that I have less than three weeks left of Insanity I wanted to take the next step, and share my love of the Beachbody workouts with others.

So, if you're reading this... you probably know me... seeing as I don't think I have an audience of people who don't know me that are going to come to this blog to read about my life (YET, I'll be famous someday... ;) ).

My Weight Journey

For as long as I can remember, I've always been preoccupied by my weight:  especially after I quit ballet after doing it for over 6 years... I went from a size zero to a size 5 and gained about 20 pounds.  At 5' 3" I was around 115 pounds throughout high school. I usually worked out 5 times a day at the local YMCA, I was terrified of gaining weight... but I loved to eat.  AWESOME.

When I started college, I gained the SOPHOMORE 10... or 15... maybe 20.  I don't want to talk about it.  Somehow I avoided my freshman year but after my father passed away, I lost control of my eating habits.  I'm a fairly active person but I didn't make a habit of going to the gym.  And man, I LOVE TO EAT.  That's what gets me.

Then, one summer, I came across Turbo Kick at my local gym and I was HOOKED.  Soon after I bought Turbo Jam.  But, once I went back to school... workout?  NO THANKS.  For the next 3 years my weight went between 120-140.  Let's just say... for a short girl, that's not fun at ALL.  I bought Insanity my senior year, but sprained my ankle soon after, and I wasn't able to continue with it.

Now

Then I graduated college and moved into an apartment where I couldn't even WALK without people complaining about the noise.  Needless to say, I didn't work out for over  year.  Excuses and more excuses.  Weight going up and weight going down.  I was miserable.

In July 2011, I moved into an apartment with my best friend, and boyfriend.  We decided that once we were unpacked, we were going to commit the next 63 days to our fitness... For 63 days we sold our life to INSANITY.

With less than 3 weeks left, I know that I've made a lifelong dedication to fitness.  I can't believe that I have worked out 6 days a week for 6 weeks already.  I never thought it was possible.

Results?

Let's just say I haven't gotten my eating in order.  I love food.  Through writing in this journal, I hope I will be able to get a GRIP on my eating habits.  My body is stronger than it's ever been, and my endurance is through the roof, but when I look at my stomach... it's not where I want it to be.

What's Next?

After Insanity, I plan on doing Turbo Fire/Chalean Extreme.  I still can't decide whether I will do a hybrid or both at the same time.  I never thought the day would come that I would be excited to exercise.  I just love the way it makes me feel PHYSICALLY, feeling my body getting stronger everyday and MENTALLY, knowing I'm accomplishing something for myself everyday, in hopes of one day been content with the body I'm in.  Gotta work on that self esteem right?

I'm going to go from WTF to OH YEAH.

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