Here it is the 21st of Jan already and as most of you can say 2013 is starting off fast as can be. I’m very fortunate that I have great friends and family to celebrate every day with.
Yesterday a dear friend (chosen family) asked me to take some pictures of her in exchange for some yoga classes. So I went and took one of her classes. She is teaching what they call Hot Yoga. The room is 95 degrees and I can safely say that every pore in my body sweated. OMG! Then I took some great new pictures of her. Can wait to edit them. Not sure I will do the Hot Yoga again but I will do yoga again.
I am looking forward to spending some time with the family this afternoon, my sister turns 40 in a few days do we are celebrating her bday today. Still not the same with out mom here ;0(
Have a great day world….I plan too!
Jan 18 the Grocery Store
Ok so they put the health fruit and veggies in the front of the store that is great…..Works well for me however You look in their ad and there is junk food in it. You round the corner and instead of healthy choses you find sugar and carbohydrates that you don’t need to put in your pie hole. The schools have takin the cookie away from the kids and the soda pop. That is a good thing but…..To buy juice for the child to drink costs twice as much. WTH? Eat more fresh veggies and leaner cuts of meat….Ok then lean some of the money off of these products. Send out coupons that will encourage people to eat better instead of buy 2 for a better deal. Why would the avg 2 person household need to buy two of anything really. Stock up for a rainy day I suppose but why. We never know what we are going too eat till its dinner time on most nights.
The good news is I only spent 137 dollars at the grocery and I did by fresh veggies and I did get some vegetarian dishes for my partner in crime but in the grand scheme of things I spent too much and I dint buy really any junk food. A bag of veggie chips is the worse thing I can remember buying and she may or may not eat those I can’t remember.
I did learn that taking a list helps cut down the crap I use to buy. Also reminds me to use my coupons!!!!!
I guess what I am trying to say is….Eating healthy should not cost more. Mrs Obama where are you helping the avg person get healthy. Its cheaper to buy fattening foods. At least in the spring and summer I can grow my own veggies…..Thank god!
Have a great day everyone!
Tomorrow I think I am going to try Yoga!
Jan 17 Life
As I sit here listening to the people around me I am listening differently. With this Comm Theory class that I am taking it is asking me to look at things thru other peoples eyes. There are some older gentle man sitting at the table next to me and they are talking about the doping charges for that bike guy (I know its Lance Armstrong) talking about how these bike guys are ruining the sport. You know they all take drugs….blah, blah, blah. Amazing to me how people only see the bad parts of a person. they never mentioned the foundation he has done so well raising money for. They didnt talk about the other sports that we all know that drugs are running through. Just amazing to me. Shouldn’t be but it is.
Enough of that :0)
I went to the gym yesterday. I have dropped another 4.5 pounds so for the year I have dropped 9.5 pounds. I am excited about that! I have 30.5 to go for my first major goal. That will be a go buy a new outfit goal :0)
I walked for 30 minutes and used all the work out machines except one. I started situps yesterday as well. I did 25 straight. That is good for me. Gonna get my ball out and try and increase by 5 or more everyday then add side bends. I worked my arms really well too. gotta get rid of the flab so when I wear my wife beater I am not flapping in the wind lol.
Food is getting better. Need to eat more times a day. Drink more water.
I got a massage yesterday as well. Felt good after my work out. Going to keep this up felt good.
Off to class I go!
Jan 15 Giving In
So there I was walking to my first class and the dang vending machine was calling my name. I have been craving Fritos, My worst snack really. I gave in. No will power this morning. Thats what happens when you forget to have your breakfast :0( I have learned from this experience and I will stay far away from these evil vending machines. I knew better but the cravings took over.
SO what did I learn from this. As much as I enjoyed the first bite, it really wasnt tasty as I wanted it to be. I know sounds crazy but with all the changing what I eat going on the stuff that I once really enjoyed…..I don’t so much anymore which is a really good thing. It also pretty much went right thru me.
Fritos I say good by to you for now till I can get myself under control. And vending machine, I am watching you sneaking up on me. There will be no more of that! I am control of me!
Jan 14 day of fun
Most people wouldn’t think hanging with a 8 year old would be the ideal way I spend the day but they would be wrong. I had the pleasure of spending the day with my niece today. We had breakfast, went to the USAF Museum, (check out Mr Ps blog to see what we did) and had lunch all before her dad picked her up at 230. It was fun talking and laughing with her. She still thinks Aunt PP is cool! And we walked a lot! Bonus!
It was exactly what I needed today. All healthier choices for food today. Still need to drink a lot more water.
Got my blood work results back today. Looks like I have just a little high cholesterol but I think I can bring that down. Everything else seems to be in the middle range I am pretty happy about that. Going to talk to the Doc on the 21st about it.
School tomorrow so I guess I’ll hit the sack.
We did eat fresh today. Thank you Subway
Jan 13 Day of thought
So today I spent really doing not much of anything. Started out sleeping in….had some just vegg out time. Then I made me and the dogs some eggs. They like my cheese eggs of love :0) I made hash-browns also. Then I watched the sea hawks and Falcons play some football. Then I hit the books for a few hours and watched the ending of the other football game New England and someone. I wasn’t really watching it. was just on for noise really. of course then the hunger pain starts again. So off to the kitchen I go. I had some Chicken helper in the cabinet so that is what I made. It was a fried rice stir fry which was really good. I mixed it with some fresh broccoli and carrots and even some snap peas and of course a bit of onion. Was very tasty. I was reminded once again about portion control . I hate those reminders but they are good for me. I will get this eating under control….I will! I will get fit and I will do better for myself! One day at a time.
Tomorrow I am taking my niece out. She has the day off school and we are going to hang out! I am hoping she will go to the AF museum with me tomorrow and take Mr P. I think I could make that fun for her. We will see how that goes. But I already have a lunch planned for us. Subway eat fresh!!
With that being said I am going to hit the showers and call it a night.
Hope you all are doing well with your life changes and I hope that goals are being met and change is being made.
THIS WILL BE OUR YEAR!
Jan 11 the day
As most days go today was rather boring. I wasn’t feeling so hot so I didn’t over due anything. Got a bit of homework done hung out with the dogs. Tonight we had left overs and watched a movie. The Amazing Spider-Man. Was actually a really well done film. I could even watch it again.
Been thinking a lot about my mom today. She’s been gone almost 6 years and I miss her every single day.
I’m going to try and sleep my thoughts away tonight. We will see where that gets me.
Good night world!!!
What Else I think today
I got new glasses yesterday. Normally that be a big deal but I am amazed at the fact that I can actually see better. I knew I needed readers, I do a lot of computer and close up work but I also had to get a bit of help with my distance. I can see things don’t get me wrong but, I can now see them clearly :0) Didn’t even know this was a problem.
Had my first lab today. Geology my old friend is back again. This time with more historical things for me to learn. Keeping finger crossed. However I am going to need to get a smaller group. One of the guys is great and the other two are just waiting for someone to give them the answer. This could be bad. First lab and only one question confused me. That is progress being I didn’t get most of the last labs till the end :0)
Why don’t people talk in the elevator? Is it because they have nothing to say or the fact that they think the other person really doesn’t care what they have to say. I am a talker. I talk to who ever when ever really. Just in general stuff…what floor, have a good day. I even say good morning to my fellow class mates as they com in the door to class. I think this is a good thing and I am not going to change that. Not one bit. As a matter of fact I may even do it more :0)
I am really enjoying my picture a day assignment! Mr P and I are making our rounds. Thinking he may need to go on a vacation with someone…where should he go?
Well I am making tacos for dinner tonight. Guess I should go get that ready!
I need to make me the change! Make a difference!
Jan 10 What I Think
I have lived in Ohio my whole life. I have traveled to many beautiful places and seen a lot of things. What I can not understand is that here in Ohio the weather its self can change in a matter of days or even in minutes. Last week we had snow and tomorrow it is going to be 63 degrees they say. If that’s
not global warming I don’t know what it is.
I got to school this morning a bit earlier then expected so I got a better parking spot. Well I think it is. We will see when I go to leave later. Thursday is my long day but not as long as last semester. I have my geology lab today. These always help to explain the foreign language that the class seems to be speaking. It is interesting to me to see how one minute I really don’t get it and the next a light bulb goes off and just like the big bang…..BAM! We can only hope the Bam comes quick.
At home there are usually 2 dogs, Maggie and Luna. They are visiting their other mother this week and it has been really quiet in the house. Kinda creepy really. I look forward to their return tomorrow. They seem to keep things calm at the house.
I received a new potato head yesterday. Kim and the kids got him for me. He is a little tater. Not sure what to name him yet but he is dressed like Elvis :0) Of course they had bengal ones on sale at Kroger so I got one of those while I was there. Maybe I need an intervention. Na he makes for a great blog. If you havent checked it out you really should: www.mrpsadventures.wordpress.com
Guess I should find some breakfast before I get this party started …….LOL
Have a great day!
Jan 9 Homework and life
New Semester New Work :0(
It’s really not that bad yet but it has potential to be. Just gotta stay on my game, I can do this right? Right!
Last month I went to the eye doctor and found out I need bifocals. Sign of getting old. Or as I like to say staring at the computer way too much…lol I picked them up today and I really can’t believe what a difference that they are making. I can see the computer now up close instead of having to lean back…who knew.
Still not doing what I want with the water which is my own fault. Just need to do it. I will get better and I will be stronger for me. On the 21st I have a Doc appointment to get meds refilled so I went and had my blood drawn for a full panel of things. I will have those results the first of next week. Will be interesting to see where all my levels are.
Well Back to the homework I go!
Till next time….
Ohiophotogrl 