So, this isn't a healthy lifestyle post, but I'm guessing it's associated with my new healthy lifestyle, plus I think it's funny, awkward, and least of all mildly flattering, so I had to post. I've been hit on with abandon for the past two weeks. And when I say abandon, I mean I've had 4 guys come up to me and ask me if I either 1)have a boyfriend, 2) am married or 3) are single, and then commence to give me their number, card, or ask for my number. Now some are better than most--at the jazz show the guy was really cool and it didn't super feel like the guy was hitting on me...in fact I was questioning it until my coworker (his friend) told me he saw me coming in and really liked me which was why he came over to chat. Go figure. He was nice, but I'm not interested.
This last guy who hit on me, followed me into the self checkout line (he didn't have any groceries) and asked me the first two questions, and then told me "I'm sorry, you're just a really beautiful, I'm really attracted to you." I'm checking out and minding my own business and I just say thanks and continue while he walks out. When I get out, he is waiting(!) and then continues to ask me questions such as my name, if I live in the area, and then as I'm walking tells me his name (Vaughn) and how he is new to the area. Then he continues to tell me about my attractiveness and asks if he can give me his number. Now let me tell you, I much rather prefer a guy give me his number. Ok, wait, I'd much rather prefer a guy I'm not attracted to give me his number. Cause I don't like the phone calls, the texts, etc. I'd rather take his number, smile, and then never call him. Which I know sounds mean, but, I just am not into random men having my number--unless my contact with you has been more than an awkward conversation in a supermarket/parking lot.
Anyway, I've gotten hit on many times before, and I've always thought of myself as attractive, but I've been steadily getting hit on more and more as I've started being healthier. I don't know if it's a confidence/air about me, looking slimmer/more in shape, or whatever, but if 2 times a week plus (not counting men honking or yelling out the window I hate that) is the new pattern, here's to hoping that there's a guy who I'd want to give MY number to in the future ;)
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
30 day shred...for real
Ok, I've been doing Jillian Michael's 30 day shred (workout 1 only) off and on for the past couple of months. It's usually that or DDR that I do in between running days. Little did I know that I've been cheating, doing the weenie version. You see, I've been using 2 lb weights, cause that's all I had. And it was pretty hard with 2 lb weights--but I never felt like the strength training with the weight lifting was that strenuous. It was hard to do the combo exercises (lunges with the weights) but most of the stress and feeling of "working out" was coming on the lower body side--not the arms.
Well today, I brought the dvd to my parent's because I want to make sure I keep up with working out. All my mom had was 5 lb weights, and as soon as I picked them up, I knew I was in trouble. Now, here I am, my arms are sore, and I'm thinking "what the heck, that was SUPER hard." The same exercises--the rows, the lunges, the side lunges while raising your arms--kicked my ass literally. I couldn't even FINISH the side lunges while raising my arms. They felt like noodles. Wow, I didn't even know what I was missing. I'm actually excited because I really want to work on my arms, and now that I actually did 30 day shred for real, they're going to get some definition for sure. :)
Well today, I brought the dvd to my parent's because I want to make sure I keep up with working out. All my mom had was 5 lb weights, and as soon as I picked them up, I knew I was in trouble. Now, here I am, my arms are sore, and I'm thinking "what the heck, that was SUPER hard." The same exercises--the rows, the lunges, the side lunges while raising your arms--kicked my ass literally. I couldn't even FINISH the side lunges while raising my arms. They felt like noodles. Wow, I didn't even know what I was missing. I'm actually excited because I really want to work on my arms, and now that I actually did 30 day shred for real, they're going to get some definition for sure. :)
Sunday, August 1, 2010
weigh in!
So, I weighed in on a different scale, and officially started my TOM 4 days early (I think it's the running/new exercise schedule), but I weighed in at 218 yesterday. So, still 1.5 lbs down this week! I'm sorta disappointed b/c I kept weighing in at 217 and below all week, but I figure it'll be even lower next week when TOM is over (hopefully) :). Yay!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
I did it!
- Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes) DONE!!
- Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds) DONE!!
- Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes) DONE!!
- Walk 1/4 mile (or 2-1/2 minutes) DONE!!
- Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes) DONE!!
- Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds) DONE!!
- Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes) DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
No more deprivation
I worked out this morning to DDR and burned 672 calories! Woooooo. I LOVE being able to see how many calories I've burned. It makes me less likely to eat a 200+ calorie cookie/candy/whatever because I know how hard I worked out to burn those calories. It also makes me feel like I've accomplished something great. I have a goal of burning 2000 calories a week, and it makes me feel good to reach those goals.
Today the book talked about deprivation--feeling deprived at a party where everyone else is eating cake and you're sipping on coffee. It talks about sneaking back and eating three pieces of cake when everyone is gone. I think that at this stage, everyone should be aware that two bites of cake, or a tiny piece, is not going to ruin your diet. I mean, even the book talks about in previous chapters about "the first two bites." However, if you've gotten all your calories, or even one bite of cake will send you over the edge, the book has some good advice.
It advises you to think about things you deprive yourself of in life--you deprive yourself of shopping and going to the beach everyday because you want the benefits of working, ie a paycheck. You deprive yourself of dating other people because you want the benefits of a happy, healthy marriage. If that doesn't work, it tells you to think about what you weight is depriving you of. Is you weight depriving you of doing the things you want to do? Riding on an airplane? Going to theme parks? Wearing a bathing suit? Think on those things, and be happy with the choices you've made. One of my favorite things to say (although probably not completely true) is "A minute on the lips, a lifetime on the hips." Are you willing to let that one minute of tasty pleasure add more weight to your body? If not--just say no :)
Today the book talked about deprivation--feeling deprived at a party where everyone else is eating cake and you're sipping on coffee. It talks about sneaking back and eating three pieces of cake when everyone is gone. I think that at this stage, everyone should be aware that two bites of cake, or a tiny piece, is not going to ruin your diet. I mean, even the book talks about in previous chapters about "the first two bites." However, if you've gotten all your calories, or even one bite of cake will send you over the edge, the book has some good advice.
It advises you to think about things you deprive yourself of in life--you deprive yourself of shopping and going to the beach everyday because you want the benefits of working, ie a paycheck. You deprive yourself of dating other people because you want the benefits of a happy, healthy marriage. If that doesn't work, it tells you to think about what you weight is depriving you of. Is you weight depriving you of doing the things you want to do? Riding on an airplane? Going to theme parks? Wearing a bathing suit? Think on those things, and be happy with the choices you've made. One of my favorite things to say (although probably not completely true) is "A minute on the lips, a lifetime on the hips." Are you willing to let that one minute of tasty pleasure add more weight to your body? If not--just say no :)
Monday, July 26, 2010
I did it!!!!!!!!
I ran 2 whole laps without stopping! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'm soooooo excited. It was 80 degrees, hardly any shade, and I did it. I can't believe it I'm so proud of myself.
Here was what I needed to do for Week 4, day 1:
Here was what I needed to do for Week 4, day 1:
- Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)--DONE
- Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)--DONE
- Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)--DONE EEEEE!
- Walk 1/4 mile (or 2-1/2 minutes)-- DONE
- Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)--DONE
- Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)--DONE
- Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)--Not quite but did 1/8th of a mile
last straw eating
Oh me oh my I weighed myself this morning and I'm lower than I was yesterday :) I have this terrible habit of weighing myself everyday, multiple times a day--before I pee, after I pee, right in the morning, when I get home from a run, randomly after I eat a big meal--it's kind of an obsession. The good news is is that the scale doesn't make me wanna quit if I see a number I want to see...it makes me all the more determined to beat it! It makes me even more determined when I see lower numbers...I get addicted to the weight loss and the progress. I guess it could be called an addiction to success?
At some levels, I know what I'm capable of. I know I can successfully track calories, eat healthy, do a workout, eat breakfast, drink enough water, etc. I know that I can see progress on the scale because I've seen it before and I know what it takes. On other levels, I'm just beginning to realize what my body is capable of--it's can run longer than I thought, it can push itself to limits it's never achieved before, it can walk up steep (awful) hills in the heat, it can do girl pushups (and one day will do REAL pushups). It can do a lot, I just have to tell myself that I can do it. I can't have a defeatist attitude and assume that just because I haven't done it before means I can't do it. I mean, I never ran a lap before in my life, and last week I did it. I've never run two laps in a row before in my life...but I won't know if my body is capable unless I try. And if it's not ready yet, it will be soon...because I'll keep pushing until I get there.
Today the book talked about last straw eating, which just basically connected with the whole "chain events" type of thing. You know sometimes, the book really resonates with me, and other times, I'm just like "meh." This next set of chapters seems like it's gonna be on the "meh" side. Ah well. I'm gonna finish this damn book even if I die of boredom :)
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Col. 3:12-14
It's funny as I was writing this, I was wondering how many people think of Christians when they think of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love. Because so many "christians" that I've come in contact with have been anything BUT this. I've encountered angry, picketing Christians. I've encountered self righteous, "I have all the answers and you better listen to me" Christians. I'm met many Christians who have held a grudge, tightly, and with bitterness. And I've met Christians who will look at someone who is less fortunate than them and ignore, even scoff at the poverty.
I've definitely met some loving Christians too...but sometimes it's hard to recognize the good when the loudest most outrageous ones are in your face all the time. Sigh. I know that I've been impatient, unloving, proud, and unforgiving at many points in my life. There aren't perfect people, and I count myself among that special group of people who falters everyday. I do hope, desire, and aspire to be someday espouse those qualities. Ask and you'll receive right?
At some levels, I know what I'm capable of. I know I can successfully track calories, eat healthy, do a workout, eat breakfast, drink enough water, etc. I know that I can see progress on the scale because I've seen it before and I know what it takes. On other levels, I'm just beginning to realize what my body is capable of--it's can run longer than I thought, it can push itself to limits it's never achieved before, it can walk up steep (awful) hills in the heat, it can do girl pushups (and one day will do REAL pushups). It can do a lot, I just have to tell myself that I can do it. I can't have a defeatist attitude and assume that just because I haven't done it before means I can't do it. I mean, I never ran a lap before in my life, and last week I did it. I've never run two laps in a row before in my life...but I won't know if my body is capable unless I try. And if it's not ready yet, it will be soon...because I'll keep pushing until I get there.
Today the book talked about last straw eating, which just basically connected with the whole "chain events" type of thing. You know sometimes, the book really resonates with me, and other times, I'm just like "meh." This next set of chapters seems like it's gonna be on the "meh" side. Ah well. I'm gonna finish this damn book even if I die of boredom :)
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Col. 3:12-14
It's funny as I was writing this, I was wondering how many people think of Christians when they think of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love. Because so many "christians" that I've come in contact with have been anything BUT this. I've encountered angry, picketing Christians. I've encountered self righteous, "I have all the answers and you better listen to me" Christians. I'm met many Christians who have held a grudge, tightly, and with bitterness. And I've met Christians who will look at someone who is less fortunate than them and ignore, even scoff at the poverty.
I've definitely met some loving Christians too...but sometimes it's hard to recognize the good when the loudest most outrageous ones are in your face all the time. Sigh. I know that I've been impatient, unloving, proud, and unforgiving at many points in my life. There aren't perfect people, and I count myself among that special group of people who falters everyday. I do hope, desire, and aspire to be someday espouse those qualities. Ask and you'll receive right?
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