Good morning, Good morning....

Good morning to you!!! 

I see that everyone is excited about BOOBS 2012.  I've en read that some have already purchased their plane ticket.  Good for you.  I will be there.  I already have my wonderful roommates lined up.  Don't be sad that you can't stay with me....it's okay.  LOL

Last week I did not workout one time.  Nope...nada.  I was tired after training and all I wanted to do was go home and sleep.  It didn't happen, because my kiddos don't think mama should take a nap.  Heck the don't even want me to sit down. 

Saturday was a great day.  I met up with some Texas BOOBS for lunch in Waco.  It is always amazing to spend time with these ladies.  I always walk away feeling renewed...like I can really do this.  Each and everyone of them inspire me to do better.

The remainder of the weekend was uneventful.  I started a new work scheduled this week.  Being at work for 9 hours is not the best thing in the world.  But hey.  I get an 3 day weekend every other week.  I will take it.

On the band front.  Things are pretty good.  I'm at a good restriction level.  I have an appointment for a fill on March 13th.  Unless things change I will cancel and reschedule it.  I schedule an appointment every month....just in case.  On the weight loss front I hit a new low this week.  I'm super excited.  I only have 26 lbs to get to my birthday goal.  My birthday is in July.  I hope to surpass my goal by then.

Seriously...Body Pump is not a fun class.  I don't even like it.  However, I keep going back.  I know it is the only way I'm going to get some weight training into my routine.  But I want to point out that I don't like it.  LOL

Stop the presses!!!

I have 200 followers!!!  Wow!!  I'm in shock and very grateful that people actually want to read what I have to say. 

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement on this journey. 

Love,

It's been awhile...

I stopped posting.  I started to feel discontent with blogging.  Then I realized...I started this blog for ME!!!!!  This is my blog and my thoughts.  I can stop reading other blogs today if I want (I don't by the way).  I need to write for me.  So here goes.

My weight was up from my lowest...but it is back down.  The last month has not consisted of enough exercise and lots of crap eating.  During the last weeks of January and the early weeks of February my job is in training mode.  During that time I'm required to work positions that are not my own...this means shift work...shift work for me means milkshakes, chips, onion rings...etc.  A WHOLE LOT OF CRAP!!!

So this week I'm back to normal...at least I thought.  Until I realized I agreed to faciliate a 3 day training course in Austin.  Ugh...nowhere to store food....or warm up food.  The place that has the trainign won't allow you to bring outside food into the facility as they have their own restaurant.  Frustrating!!  I can control breakfast, dinner and snacks...lunch is up in the air. 

This weekend I get to meet up with some Texas BOOBS!!  I'm super excited.

I've done 2 Bodypump classes.  It's okay...I'm not sure what the big deal is...but I will keep going back.  Now I need to find another way to get in cardio.  I'm not longer going to my Go-Go Cardio class because I just can't afford it right now.  I pay $25 a month for the gym...paying an addition $15 per class or a $110 for two months just to attend Go-Go Cardio is soooo not in my nonexistent budget right now.  I miss it though.

It is starting to get warm here in Austin...I can start running again....I hope.  LOL

So what have you lovelies been up to?

BTW...I'm reading your post...not commenting much...but I'm reading.

Stronger!!!

Get your dance on!!!  Shout out to all my JK's!!!

It's just another Manic Monday

On Saturday I checked out the consignment shop dedicated to plus sized women.  it was decent.  I actually purchased 3 pieces.  A cute purple and black dress, cute blue jean  pencil skirt with a red hot tie in the back, and a really sexy black shirt with ruffles.  Each of these items were in a size I do not normally wear.  It feels good to buy in a smaller size, every when it is not your size.  Style blogger Savonne, says you should always try things own because you never know what is going to fit you.  She is right.

I still didn't work up the patience go thrifting...but there is always next weekend.

Have a wonderful week everyone!   My schedule is crazy this week.  Covering custody post so there will be a couple of midnight and mid-day shifts...as well as my regular shift.  It drives me insane.

Happy Friday!!!

I didn't make it to Body Pump or Zumba last night.  My mom wasn't feeling well (she stayed up the night before reading a book), so I had to stay home with the kiddos.  No biggie.  Tomorrow is another day. 

I received my ATT Letter informing me that I had been approved to retake the test.  Yup.  I'm scheduled to take the test on June 16th.  Seems like forever...but it is only 4 months.  I'm already mapping out my study schedule.

On the band front.  I have an appointment for a fill on February 14th...Valentine's day for most people...just another day in the month for me.  I know she is not going to want to give me a fill...but I need one.  Yes, I've almost lost 10 lbs since the last visit...but I'm HONGRY!!! 

Yesterday while reading the many fashion blogs I follow (all are about women with curves), I decided to give thrifting a try...again.  Keep in mind I have absolutely NO DAMN PATIENCE so this is a big deal.  In my research I found a consignment shop her in Austin exclusively for plus sized women.  What the what?!?!  Yup...I'm going this weekend.  It's not like I need any clothes...but I just want to see what they have to offer.  Other than a little shopping, working and bill paying...my weekend is going to be boring. 

What are you weekend plans?  I hope they are better than mine.

Turbo Kick SUCKED!!!

That's right.  The freaking Turbo Kick class I went to last night was a total waste of my time.  I could of had a V8!!

I own the Turbo Kick DVD's.  On occasion I break out the 20 minute workout and make it happen.  So I knew what to expect.  A great cardio workout that would leave me sweating buckets.  I WAS WRONG!!!  After 35 minutes in this class...my clothes were still dry...my pigtails (yes I wear pigtails for my workouts) were not dripping water.  I planned on finishing the class...even though I wasn't getting the workout I desired.  But I bent down to take a sip of water...instead of standing up and finishing.  I grabbed my keys and bounced.  Yup...I only completed 37 minutes of the class...because I couldn't believe that I was in Turbo Kick and not sweating.  Needless to say I will not go back to this class.  I will just stick with my DVDs.  I am however going to try kickboxing at this location.  I refuse to deal with the skinny attitude girl at the other location. 

Tonight I'm scheduled to try Body Pump...which is conveniently followed by Zumba.  I think I will stay for both.  I do miss Zumba.

Epic FAIL

Yes...I failed my test.  Don't freak out...it's okay.  I have already submitted my application to retest.  I should get a reply in the next couple of days.  I'm thinking I can retest in either March or April.  Either way...plenty of time to study.

Now that the test drama is over I'm working on the kids ability to recognize letters and words.  This week we are working on the letter A for the week.  We have our sight words ready to go.  I love learning...I hope my kiddos will too.  They both take a book to bed every night...even though they can't read.  I love it.

Charles has weekends off for the next 2 months!!!  Hell yeah I'm happy.  We have decided we will get up early every Saturday morning and go for a hike on the many trails that Austin has to offer.  I'm looking forward to it.

I'm also back on the tracking bandwagon.  Ugh...I hate it...but I promised I would give it a try...so I'm doing it.  My weight is still at my new low...which is an accomplishment after last week.  This is the third week I have missed Go-Go Cardio.  I miss it so.  I should be back on track next week.  Tonight is TurboKick (first time) and tomorrow is Bodypump.  I hope I like this.  I'm also going to the gym Friday night.  I love the gym on Friday and Saturday...nobody is there.  LOL 

Hope everyone is having a great week.