Keep on Keepin' On

That's my motto for the week. All kinds of things happened yesterday to interrupt my plans for the day, so I ended up decided to ride the recumbent bike at the Y at 6:00 last night. My original plan was to go for a swim in the morning. Then I was going to ride the recumbent in the afternoon. Then I was going to go right after the kids got out of school. Then I finally got the chance and I took it. 7.2 miles in 32 minutes. I plan to do a walk/run after class tonight.

I am really working on making choices more than eating everything that sounds good. It seems to be working a little better for me. I want to get stronger more than anything.

I have two projects due tonight and two papers due Thursday. I'm off to get some work done.

Whoda Thunk It?

I was signed up for a half-marathon that took place yesterday. I opted to go to the 5K. I was really disappointed in myself, but at the same time, I would have been miserable had I done the 1/2. Hubby and I took Yankee and Dimples to the 5K. Hubby stayed with Yankee, and I stayed with Dimples. I wasn't sure that Dimples was going to make it with the way he was acting. When we got to the one mile mark, he shrieked out, "We're NEVER going to finish!" But he kept putting one foot in front of the other. At one point he fell way to the back with a stomach cramp. I went back to walk with him and then he decided to start running. The little snot ran the rest of the race and I couldn't catch him! He ended up finishing 6 seconds ahead of me.

Now, 6 months ago, you wouldn't have caught me running for anything! Yesterday, I ran! Not the whole 5K, but I ran! I averaged 3.6mph/hr. My time was 51.06 The next 5K May 21. My goal is to finish in under 45 min. The next one after that is in July. I hope to finish in under 40. I am determined to be a runner if it kills me! (And it might.)

I made a good choice in not doing the 1/2. I would be miserable and my spirits would be really low right now. But I feel energized! I feel like I accomplished something! WOOT!

GOOD CHOICE made!

What a Difference a Day Makes!

I did not go to class last night. I have had an emotional week and just couldn't bring myself to go.

When I was at the doctor yesterday, he asked, "Is there a history of depression in your family?"
I said, "I don't know if my dad is depressed, but I'm sure he's a carrier!" *ba dam-chee"

I feel a lot better this morning, like I can take on the world! Well, maybe not the world. I could take on my living room! WATCH OUT LIVING ROOM! I'm coming to getcha!

Ha ha! I got my drugs back!

WHEW! (That's what my family says)

I Want My Drugs Back, DARNIT!

I know everyone has problems. I know there are many out there that have problems way worse than mine. I read a blog every day that the mom of a little girl I shaved my head for writes on. Her problems are way worse than mine! I get it. But I cannot get out of this slump. I miss the Mandy that could get a load of laundry done. Instead I'm stuck with the Mandy that sits and cries because the laundry isn't getting done.

I have been totally gluten free for 2 1/2 weeks. I have been Pepsi-free for 2 1/2 weeks. I have been yeast free for a week (again). My weight is down .2 from the last time I posted. I started exercising again this week. My exercise has consisted of taking the pooch for a walk. Have I ever mentioned how sweet that guy is? LOVE HIM!

Now back to me. A good choice would be to get out of the chair and get something done, but then that would be counter-productive as I need to sit here and get stuff done on my computer. Ugh...too much work to do this week. I am overwhelmed. I only have one project and one research paper left to do for the week. UGH!

My baby is 8 now and that is NOT babyish sounding at all. *sigh*

Frustrated!

I was so excited because I found these gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free muffins and cinnamon rolls. Well I ate the muffins. They were very very yummy. But the cinnamon rolls? Yummy, yes, but they have yeast in them! DUH! I had to read the ingredients four or five times before I caught it. ugh

So day 12 starts all over again with going yeast free and all my other stuff free.

Rest of Day 6 and Beginning Day Seven

This morning's weigh in was not an indication of yesterday's pig out, that's for sure. I ended up taking food with me to school last night for dinner and I am glad I did! Those girls love to pass the snacks! I was satisfied by my dinner, so I didn't need that stuff.

I ended up being down 5.1 for the week! I still miss garlic. Oh, how I miss garlic. My mom is taking me and the boys out for lunch today and I am really nervous. I know I'll be alright, but still nervous, nonetheless. (I love the word "nonetheless")

I was going to post earlier today, before I weighed in, then I changed my mind when I went to stand up and my bottom stuck to the sticky chair in the kitchen. KIDS FOR SALE!