June 2012
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Life is Unfair
Found out today I didn’t get the teaching job for next year. On the surface not much has changed. Yesterday I didn’t have a job prospect for the fall and today I still don’t have a job prospect for the fall.
But yesterday I had hope.
And hope can lead to major disappointment. They hired the girl who worked as a paraprofessional in that grade this year. I know this makes...
May 2012
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Unhealthy Family
I’m aware this is going to sound super judgy but I just can’t get over how my aunt, uncle, and cousin eat.
My parents and I went to their house today for a BBQ. The feast started with tortilla chips with Velveeta and Rotelle dip. I dug in and tried to stop after 5 chips…but I ended up at 10. Then I popped a stick of gum so I wouldn’t keep snacking. My cousin (who is 10)...
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Let's Talk About Whoopie Pies
I’ve posted before about wanting to buy all the bad things at the grocery store. I just went to the store to pick up dinner and something for a BBQ for tomorrow.
The entire way there I was thinking about getting a giant whoopie pie, the kind with at least 1/2 cup of frosting in the middle. I was also thinking about making homemade pizza and frozen P.F. Changs. Also, I wanted...
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So I Weighed Myself
Now…before you’re all, “Amy, you broke your promise” I went to Maine for part of the long weekend. I missed Weight Watchers but I wanted some accountability. And I was curious.
Last weekend at WW I was 245.4.
Friday morning before I left I was 244.2. Not too bad but I expected a bit better than 1 pound.
This morning, after breakfast and a coffee (and a pee break) I...
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I Don't Know How To Flip My Photos
Food was good today. Had 17 points left to eat by 6 pm so I’m having some pasta, chicken and asparagus. At 9 pm mind you.
Was asked to sub at extended day today so instead of jetting out of school and up to Maine, I hung out with the kiddos until 6. Then I hit up Target to pick up
I’m playing hooky tomorrow and heading up to Maine for the long weekend and John Mayer is...
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2 Point Day
Update: The cantamelon kept me energized for all of 20 minutes. After my 1 mile of walk/run I was starving.
My calves have been super tight this week. I’m not sure if it’s because I haven’t taken a rest day in a while or what. I’m thinking of investing in a foam roller or The Stick. I don’t have a stretching routine so I may need one.
Thoughts?
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Begrudgingly Earned My 2 Points Today
Food was fine despite having slim pickings because I haven’t gone grocery shopping in a week. +1 point.
Went on a field trip with the kiddos today. Lots of standing…lots of loud bus time. I was exhausted when I got home from school. Took an hour nap but just couldn’t pull myself together enough to get to the gym.
Also…after 9 miles in 3 days my legs needed a break. My...
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Well Hello New Followers!
Welcome to my life!
Honestly Amy is a place to be completely honest with myself. It’s a place to document this huge change in my life and connect with people who understand and support my decision to live a healthier lifestyle.
Why don’t you say hello and tell me about yourself!
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Hey You Guyyyyyyys
I went running in the rain for the first time today! I’m basically a badass now.
I dilly-dallied after work and the skies got grayer and grayer but I knew I was going to earn my 2 points for Lindsay’s Challenge today.
So I headed out sans the iPod just in case. Decided on 2 miles of walk, run, walk, walk, walk, run…etc. Right at the turn around, about 18 minutes in, it...
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Jumbled Thoughts = Bullet Points
All this being active and eating well has me feeling like a rockstar.
I was up and out of the house by 10:30 today…which on a Sunday is pretty remarkable.
I went to Walden Pond today and it wasn’t too busy when I got there so I decided to do some running/walking. I had just started running and this older, fit guy…the kind of guy that runs every day, ran by the other way. He...
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Field Trips
Yesterday it was Drumlin Farm.
Today I’m hitting up Walden Pond. 1.8 miles around. Will probably also venture to the North Bridge and take a walk.
It’s soooo sunny!
Earning my 2 points today to finish Week 1 of LDLChallenge STRONG!
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I've Been All Over The Place Today
Today started off so great. I lost 2.6 at Weight Watchers and had plans to hang with the BFF. We hit up D’Angelos for lunch and I made an okay choice of chicken caesar wrap. No chips, no soda, passed on the brownie.
We ended up going to Drumlin Farm and walked around for an hour or so looking at the sheep, pigs, cows, and chickens. On our way out, we stopped at the gift shop for an ice...
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Weight Loss Success!
Minus 2.6!
Back down to 245.4 at WW which is my lowest WW weight since starting the program. I’m excited to keep going and see an even lower number next week!
Giving up my scale helped. I didn’t make food/exercise decisions based on the number on the scale but rather on my schedule, my mood, the weather, and my desire to earn my 2 points for Lindsay’s Challenge.
The...
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Two Point Day!
I earned two points today!
My eating was wayyy under my WW points because I skipped lunch to prepare for an observation that got cancelled 5 minutes before it was supposed to happen. Boo.
Snacked on grapes at school, downed a yogurt and string cheese before the gym and am FINALLY eating a real meal at 9:15 pm.
Stalled on my three mile loop until the sun was setting so I decided I would...
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I'm going to the gym.
I’m going to the gym.
I’m going to the gym.
I’m going to the gym.
And then I’m going to Target.
But first I have to put on pants.
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I want to weigh myself but I won't. I'm determined...
Edit: I’m about to knock out 3 miles. Make up for missing a workout for the last two days.
It’s hot out…I’ll be sweaty!
It’s amazing what some vitamin D can do for my soul after two weeks of rain. (Well that, and spending the day with second graders and baby chickens.)
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Challenge Day 3
Had a great day Monday. 2 points.
Tuesday I got a bit off track. I didn’t eat terribly, but I didn’t really stick to my WW points either. I was foolish in thinking that buying Nutella was a good idea. I also skipped working out to lay on the couch with my eyes half closed all afternoon. 0 points.
Today was better. My eating was grrrrrreat. Still have points left but I’m making...
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My Scale
I weigh myself a lot.
Like a lot, a lot. Like way more than you are thinking is a lot.
I weigh myself in the morning. And when I get home from work. And before I go to bed. And before I eat dinner. And after I eat dinner. With my clothes on and off. After I drink a glass of water. After I use the bathroom. Before and after I get dressed.
Please don’t judge my level of...
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LDLChallenge W1D1
2 point day!
I’ve decided that “good eating” means sticking to my Weight Watchers points (including eating back activity points).
To earn my exercise point, I am committing to at least 30 minutes of activity per day.
Today, despite having an unstocked fridge, I managed to stay within my points today. Honestly, the last time I even counted points was months ago....
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Monday Monday
248.
Excited to start Lindsay’s Challenge.
Must get back on track. I have so many thoughts to share but work is calling my name.
Later gators.
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This Week Was BUSY
Sunday and Monday were walk/run 3 miles a day.
Tuesday was grocery shopping and dishes.
Wednesday was wedding dress shopping/bridesmaid dress shopping/chinese for dinner.
Thursday was bridesmaid dress purchasing/burger for dinner.
Friday was retirement party for teachers. I squeezed in a 3 mile walk/run (mostly walk because my legs just wouldn’t cooperate) between school and the...
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Bridesmaid Dress Shopping
So…today was the day. The BFF picked and purchased her wedding dress and I tried on 5 bridesmaid dresses.
I picked two out of the catalog and loved both of them. The runner up was this:
It matched the sweetheart neck, fabric, and ruffle of the BFF’s dress. It was comfortable and cute but with kind of a big rack, I felt a bit exposed.
We chose this one:
In guava (the color...
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Tonight
Today was kind of a disaster in the eating department. I went grocery shopping without a list then ate all afternoon.
I didn’t work out in part because my legs and feet need a break from six miles in 2 days. Also, it was raining. I briefly entertained the thought of being a badass and going walking/running in the rain but chickened out.
I have to try on bridesmaid dresses tomorrow and...
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MONDAY!
So I’m super tired today but I ate really well (minus the 9ish hershey kisses). I was determined to repeat yesterday’s 3+ mile run/walk escapade but my legs felt like lead so there was a lot of walking and only a bit of running but I still did it.
When I was 25 minutes in, I was all…”you worked hard yesterday, you should save something for tomorrow, you can turn around...
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Sunday Runday
It seems like EVERYONE ran a race today! Congrats to all of you.
I made it outside for a 3+ mile jaunt of walk, walk, walk, run then walk a lot more. I’m going to keep at it and now that it is getting nicer out, I’m going to try to do more outside and less on the treadmill.
I was voracious today. Like I just couldn’t get enough food in my body. It wasn’t in a binge way,...
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GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE RUNNING RACES TODAY!
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Anxiety Postponed
Today we stuck to wedding dresses. We have a return appointment on Wednesday to try on bridesmaid maid of honor dresses. Anxiety is temporarily postponed.
Four extra days before I have to worry about not fitting into a dress, people finding out what size dress I wear, seeing my arm flab, stomach flab, stretch marks etc.
So much fun.
But instead of eating because I feel bad about my...
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Recipe for Disaster
Skipping Weight Watchers to go Maid of Honor dress shopping with the BFF.
Up two pounds.
I will not have a meltdown.
I will not have a meltdown.
I will not have a meltdown.
I will not have a meltdown.
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BACK FROM THE GYMMMMMM!
Those are CAPITAL endorphins!
In bullet form:
35 minutes of running/walking. Ratio was pretty much walk, walk, walk, RUN!
yes/no machines
Arms…arms…arms.
My arms were shaking just holding the nozzle while pumping gas on the way home from the gym
Pants off as soon as I walked in the door (to my apt…obv.)
Now I play Hungry Hungry Hippos and NOM all the food.
Also today:
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Sitting Here...
With my gym clothes on…sneakers included. BUT! My iPod is dead to the world. This is a DEFCON 4 situation. They play music at the gym but unless it is directly piped into my ear canals, my feet will not run.
So I’m reading some Tumblrs and getting inspired and in about 20 minutes I’ll head to the gym.
Promise. XOXO
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NSV FTW
Threw on some old dress pants this morning…like haven’t worn in more than a year. And they zipped up so, so easily. They were loose and I spent all day pulling them up!
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Small Things Add Up Big...I Hope
Still sore from yesterday’s workout so I sat out today in preparation for tomorrows gym session. There will be running…and some other stuff.
Who knew that a single 25 minute workout could make your arms, legs, and core hurt so, so terribly the next day.
I’m psyched to recommit to working out because I generally enjoy the sweating and the pushing myself and awesome feeling I get...
