Warning: This post is going to be a huge rant. If you're not interested, I wouldn't read any further.
My brother's former partner and one of his very good friends, MV, (who was also going to possibly be the wedding photographer for M and I) was involved in a motorcycle crash at work yesterday morning. You can read about it here. It's the postings in the comments section (as well as the comments on other articles relating to this) that are the reason for this blog post.
While MV will be ok, he broke his femur (the hardest bone in your body to break) as well as several vertabrae. He had to have pins put in his leg/pelvis and may need to have back surgery. Really, he was lucky the back injury didn't result in paralysis. He has a long recovery ahead of him, but we are just glad that he is going to be ok.
Before I continue, this is where I should say that MV is one of those officers who loves his job and loves serving his community. He is so grateful for all of it.
I am disgusted by some of the comments that I've been reading on this story, although comments such as these, unfortunately, no longer surprise me. Where has this complete lack of respect for law enforcement come from?! People who hate police officers so much that they feel the need to make ignorant, disrespectful comments on something they clearly know nothing about. It's sad, ignorant, and angering... and this is the exact reason I chose not to go into the law enforcement profession. I have a hard time not losing my temper when it comes to this...
These people should spend less time criticizing and instead, be thankful there are people like MV who chose this profession, serving and protecting regardless of how they are treated because of it.
For the record, MV did not "forget" to put his kickstand up. There was an issue with the spring and it kept falling down as he was riding.
Prayers for you, MV - stay strong and get better soon!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Thursday Update
Well... the cleanse portion of the 24 day challenge is over. My official weight lost during this time? 5.8 lbs. At first, I was frustrated with myself because I know it could have been a little more had I not had that big disaster with eating/drinking last weekend. But on second thought, I can't be too upset about losing 5.8 lbs in 10 days - that's great! I started off at 189 lbs and currently am at 183.2 lbs. The 170's are so close, I can't wait! I also took my measurements before I started all of this and I will be doing it again this weekend for a midpoint check. I know I definitely have lost inches - I can tell by my clothes.
For the remaining 14 days, I can add in a few more carbs if I want (but my plan is just to keep doing what I've been doing... no bread). Also, the disgusting fiber drink is permanently replaced with the meal replacement shake. So glad to be done with the fiber drink for good.
I ran again at the gym yesterday. Besides just a little tightness in my right calf, I didn't have any problems with it. I guess I will be continuing with the running thing for a while. While I still can't say I like running... getting back into it has not been as hard as I thought it would be. I've been mostly running with a little walking for 2 miles.
In other news, we found our minister. We met with him on Tuesday and I'm getting excited all over again for the wedding. Can't believe it's only 5 months away. I'm taking 3 of my bridesmaids this weekend to get their dresses.
Have a great Thursday, everyone.
For the remaining 14 days, I can add in a few more carbs if I want (but my plan is just to keep doing what I've been doing... no bread). Also, the disgusting fiber drink is permanently replaced with the meal replacement shake. So glad to be done with the fiber drink for good.
I ran again at the gym yesterday. Besides just a little tightness in my right calf, I didn't have any problems with it. I guess I will be continuing with the running thing for a while. While I still can't say I like running... getting back into it has not been as hard as I thought it would be. I've been mostly running with a little walking for 2 miles.
In other news, we found our minister. We met with him on Tuesday and I'm getting excited all over again for the wedding. Can't believe it's only 5 months away. I'm taking 3 of my bridesmaids this weekend to get their dresses.
Have a great Thursday, everyone.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Am I For Real?
Yesterday at the gym something amazing happened. I decided I was going to run... and did.
It's no secret that I hate to run. After going through the police academy, I vowed to never run again. But yesterday, I apparently had a change of heart. I warmed up by walking for about 5 minutes and then ran/walked (more running than walking) for the next 25 minutes, followed by another 12 minutes on the elliptical. I took a look at this for a minute before I left for the gym.
So why all of a sudden did I decide to start running? Well, first, Melissa is an inspiration!
Second, I guess I am just sick of the elliptical. I dread hopping on there for 40 minutes because it is sooo boring!! And what better time to try something new than when you're bored with your current workout?
I think I hated running so much because when I got serious the first time about running, I took on way too much too soon. I had the most awful shin splints and there was no time to recover, I had to keep running if I was going to make through the academy. It was incredibly painful.
For now, I will take on running at a pace that is a little more comfortable. I was surprised at how much I accomplished yesterday running... I was prepared for it to be much, much harder.
Who knows, maybe you'll see a post on here someday about me signing up for a 5k.
Well, let's n0t get too ambitious just yet...
Did you guys see this? I'm sorry, I love Niecy, but a size 10? Really? I'm not even a size 10.
It's no secret that I hate to run. After going through the police academy, I vowed to never run again. But yesterday, I apparently had a change of heart. I warmed up by walking for about 5 minutes and then ran/walked (more running than walking) for the next 25 minutes, followed by another 12 minutes on the elliptical. I took a look at this for a minute before I left for the gym.
So why all of a sudden did I decide to start running? Well, first, Melissa is an inspiration!
Second, I guess I am just sick of the elliptical. I dread hopping on there for 40 minutes because it is sooo boring!! And what better time to try something new than when you're bored with your current workout?
I think I hated running so much because when I got serious the first time about running, I took on way too much too soon. I had the most awful shin splints and there was no time to recover, I had to keep running if I was going to make through the academy. It was incredibly painful.
For now, I will take on running at a pace that is a little more comfortable. I was surprised at how much I accomplished yesterday running... I was prepared for it to be much, much harder.
Who knows, maybe you'll see a post on here someday about me signing up for a 5k.
Well, let's n0t get too ambitious just yet...
Did you guys see this? I'm sorry, I love Niecy, but a size 10? Really? I'm not even a size 10.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Random
Jewelry... I love it. But I do not love wearing it 24 hours a day. I absolutely love my engagement ring. But no, I do not even wear that every second of every day. I take it off to wash my hands, to wash dishes, to take a shower, to cook. I even take it off most of the time when I am at the gym. At first, I wore it, but I realized how fast it was going to get scratched up... so now I don't wear it unless I am only doing cardio.
Thursday, I went tanning after work. Yes, I go tanning. Don't bother yelling at me. I know it's horrible, but I can't stand looking like the color of paste. So I tan twice a week. Anyway, yes, you guessed it, I take my ring off when I get into the tanning bed. Normally, I stick my ring in my purse, but this time for some reason, I put it on the table next to the tanning bed. Kind of stupid, I know. As I was walking out of the room, I turned right back around as I realized I forgot my ring. The lady at the desk asked me what I forgot. When I told her it was my engagment ring, she looked at me like I was an idiot. She's not the only one. My mom has lectured me more than once about how I should never take my ring off. There's a few other people who have made comments about it as well. I don't think it's a big deal that I don't wear my ring every second of every day. Generally when I'm out and about, it's always on my finger. Most people haven't seen me without it. It's mostly when I am at home that I don't have it on. Does anyone else think this is weird?
Onto other things...
I was all set to do another cleanse update, but that's not going to happen. Maybe in a few days. As of Saturday morning I was down 5 lbs. BUT, that was before a night of drinking. I cheated... bad. Last week was my little brother's birthday, so we took him out Saturday night. I originally had plans to only have 1 or 2 drinks. This quickly changed. My bar tab is proof of the stupidity that took place that night. I also realized I cannot party with 22 year olds anymore. I felt awful all day Sunday.
Yesterday we had a surprise party for my oldest brother and my dad - they both have milestone birthdays this month. Although I didn't eat a lot, the food that I did eat was not on the plan.
So, I didn't even bother weighing myself this morning because I knew I would probably just get pissed at myself all over again. I may not have actually gained that much, but I'm sure some of it is water retention since I was also not good at getting my water in this weekend. Don't worry, I am back on track and I won't be getting off track again for the duration of this, which is a little over 2 more weeks.
Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!
Thursday, I went tanning after work. Yes, I go tanning. Don't bother yelling at me. I know it's horrible, but I can't stand looking like the color of paste. So I tan twice a week. Anyway, yes, you guessed it, I take my ring off when I get into the tanning bed. Normally, I stick my ring in my purse, but this time for some reason, I put it on the table next to the tanning bed. Kind of stupid, I know. As I was walking out of the room, I turned right back around as I realized I forgot my ring. The lady at the desk asked me what I forgot. When I told her it was my engagment ring, she looked at me like I was an idiot. She's not the only one. My mom has lectured me more than once about how I should never take my ring off. There's a few other people who have made comments about it as well. I don't think it's a big deal that I don't wear my ring every second of every day. Generally when I'm out and about, it's always on my finger. Most people haven't seen me without it. It's mostly when I am at home that I don't have it on. Does anyone else think this is weird?
Onto other things...
I was all set to do another cleanse update, but that's not going to happen. Maybe in a few days. As of Saturday morning I was down 5 lbs. BUT, that was before a night of drinking. I cheated... bad. Last week was my little brother's birthday, so we took him out Saturday night. I originally had plans to only have 1 or 2 drinks. This quickly changed. My bar tab is proof of the stupidity that took place that night. I also realized I cannot party with 22 year olds anymore. I felt awful all day Sunday.
Yesterday we had a surprise party for my oldest brother and my dad - they both have milestone birthdays this month. Although I didn't eat a lot, the food that I did eat was not on the plan.
So, I didn't even bother weighing myself this morning because I knew I would probably just get pissed at myself all over again. I may not have actually gained that much, but I'm sure some of it is water retention since I was also not good at getting my water in this weekend. Don't worry, I am back on track and I won't be getting off track again for the duration of this, which is a little over 2 more weeks.
Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Survey Says...
I stole this from Tania.
Who is your man? M.
How long did you date? We're engaged, is it still considered dating? Probably not... we dated a year before he proposed in January.
How old is your man? He's older than me... by more than a few years. We'll leave it at that.
Who eats more? It's funny because when I tell him I'm hungry he says, "you're always hungry." I definitely eat more often, but he eat bigger portions than I do... so definitely him.
Who said "I love you" first? He did.
Who is taller? We're pretty much the same height.
Who sings better? Neither one of sing very good.
Who is smarter? We are both smart.
Whose temper is worse? Ugh - we both have bad tempers.
Who does the laundry? We both do.
Who takes out the garbage? Him.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do.
Who pays the bills? He does.
Who is better with the computer? Me.
Who mows the lawn? Him.
Who cooks dinner? Me. M only cooks if it can go in the microwave. He does grill though, too.
Who drives when you are together? Mostly him.
Who pays when you go out? Usually him, but it all comes from the same place.
Who is most stubborn? Me, definitely.
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? He does.
Whose parents do you see the most? We see both pretty often.
Who asked who out? I suppose that would be me. I asked him if he wanted to go to lunch... which wasn't supposed to be a date. But it turned into one.
Who proposed? He did.
Who wears the pants in the family? Haha, I would have to say me. Unless it's something that he is really adamant about, he let's me make the decisions.
I'm off tomorrow so this is like Friday to me. Yay! Have a fab weekend!
Who is your man? M.
How long did you date? We're engaged, is it still considered dating? Probably not... we dated a year before he proposed in January.
How old is your man? He's older than me... by more than a few years. We'll leave it at that.
Who eats more? It's funny because when I tell him I'm hungry he says, "you're always hungry." I definitely eat more often, but he eat bigger portions than I do... so definitely him.
Who said "I love you" first? He did.
Who is taller? We're pretty much the same height.
Who sings better? Neither one of sing very good.
Who is smarter? We are both smart.
Whose temper is worse? Ugh - we both have bad tempers.
Who does the laundry? We both do.
Who takes out the garbage? Him.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do.
Who pays the bills? He does.
Who is better with the computer? Me.
Who mows the lawn? Him.
Who cooks dinner? Me. M only cooks if it can go in the microwave. He does grill though, too.
Who drives when you are together? Mostly him.
Who pays when you go out? Usually him, but it all comes from the same place.
Who is most stubborn? Me, definitely.
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? He does.
Whose parents do you see the most? We see both pretty often.
Who asked who out? I suppose that would be me. I asked him if he wanted to go to lunch... which wasn't supposed to be a date. But it turned into one.
Who proposed? He did.
Who wears the pants in the family? Haha, I would have to say me. Unless it's something that he is really adamant about, he let's me make the decisions.
I'm off tomorrow so this is like Friday to me. Yay! Have a fab weekend!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
For Those Of You Interested...
Here is an update on my Advocare cleanse.
This is day 3 of the the cleanse. So there have been 2 full days and I have lost 1.8 lbs so far. Yes, I am weighing myself every morning. I'm doing ok with it... I think the hardest part of it has been not being able to drink coffee. That just sucks. I am a coffee addict, so no coffee is making me a little crabby.
Basically, all you can eat on this cleanse is fruit, vegetables, salad, chicken, fish, or turkey... oh, and eggs. You are going for low carb, low sodium, no sugar, and high protein. There is no bread, no coffee, and no dairy. I hate not being able to eat cheese. Other than no cheese and no coffee, I'm not having any other problems.
I don't like fish, or any seafood for that matter, so I have to stick with just chicken and turkey. That's fine with me for now, but I see this getting very boring by the end of the week. The only type of dressing for your salad you are allowed to use is oil and vinegar. I'm ok with this... I found a mix I love that I will probably stick to even after this is all over. For my salad that I eat at lunch while I am at work, I just use Heinz Gourmet Salad Vinegar and skip the oil. M thinks I am disgusting because of this, but I love it. It has no calories, sodium, carbs, sugars... nothing that is bad for you. The biggest problem with regular salad dressings (even low fat or fat free) are the carbs and the sodium.
In the mornings, you drink a Spark energy drink before you eat anything. A half hour later, this is followed by a fiber drink.
Let's talk about the Spark drink for a minute. My sister in law (she did the cleanse, too) swears by it. My brother and I don't have quite as strong feelings for it. It definitely does something, but I don't think it's as amazing as a lot of people do. I am not a morning person at all and the Spark drink does help me wake up a little right away after drinking it. It doesn't give me any kind of ridiculous energy though. I think this just depends on how energy drinks affect you in general. If they work for you, so will Spark. If not... then you probably aren't going to see a huge difference in your energy levels. M also tried it and it did nothing for him... he said he could lay down and take a nap.
The fiber drink is gross. I'm not even going to sugar coat it... my brother and I refer to this as weeds. Because it feels like you are swallowing weeds when this goes down your throat. It is supposed to taste like citrus... but it definitely doesn't. You have to drink this the first 3 days and the last 3 days of the cleanse part of the program (and not at all for the 14 day plan that follows!). Once you mix it with water, you have to drink it right away or it starts to gel and then it is REALLY gross. I'm glad this was my third day and I will be done with it for the next 4 days. For the 4 days in between, there will be meal replacement shakes in the morning.
For snacks in between meals, you are allowed to eat fruits, veggies, or almonds (or any nuts for that matter - just a handful). I have been choosing to eat almonds for my afternoon snack. These actually hold me over for the rest of the afternoon, I was kind of surprised.
You have to take 4 omega plex (fish oil) pills at dinner time and an herbal cleanse packet - 3 vitamins - before bed.
I go to the gym Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays. Monday was the first day of the cleanse, and also a gym day. One thing I noticed was that I did not have as much energy as I usually do at the gym. This is probably because I'm not eating as many calories on the cleanse. I was tired all day on Monday. Today I am feeling better, so I'm curious to see how it goes at the gym.
All in all, it's going ok so far. I haven't had the cravings that I thought I would. If I do have a sugar craving, I just eat a cup of sugar free jello (you can also have a sugar free popsicle). You also have to be sure to drink a gallon - 120 ounces - of water a day. This isn't that difficult since I have been trying to stick to 100 ounces a day for a while now.
I took my measurements before I started this and I will be doing it again at the end of the cleanse portion of the program to see if there is a difference before I start the 14 day program that follows.
This is day 3 of the the cleanse. So there have been 2 full days and I have lost 1.8 lbs so far. Yes, I am weighing myself every morning. I'm doing ok with it... I think the hardest part of it has been not being able to drink coffee. That just sucks. I am a coffee addict, so no coffee is making me a little crabby.
Basically, all you can eat on this cleanse is fruit, vegetables, salad, chicken, fish, or turkey... oh, and eggs. You are going for low carb, low sodium, no sugar, and high protein. There is no bread, no coffee, and no dairy. I hate not being able to eat cheese. Other than no cheese and no coffee, I'm not having any other problems.
I don't like fish, or any seafood for that matter, so I have to stick with just chicken and turkey. That's fine with me for now, but I see this getting very boring by the end of the week. The only type of dressing for your salad you are allowed to use is oil and vinegar. I'm ok with this... I found a mix I love that I will probably stick to even after this is all over. For my salad that I eat at lunch while I am at work, I just use Heinz Gourmet Salad Vinegar and skip the oil. M thinks I am disgusting because of this, but I love it. It has no calories, sodium, carbs, sugars... nothing that is bad for you. The biggest problem with regular salad dressings (even low fat or fat free) are the carbs and the sodium.
In the mornings, you drink a Spark energy drink before you eat anything. A half hour later, this is followed by a fiber drink.
Let's talk about the Spark drink for a minute. My sister in law (she did the cleanse, too) swears by it. My brother and I don't have quite as strong feelings for it. It definitely does something, but I don't think it's as amazing as a lot of people do. I am not a morning person at all and the Spark drink does help me wake up a little right away after drinking it. It doesn't give me any kind of ridiculous energy though. I think this just depends on how energy drinks affect you in general. If they work for you, so will Spark. If not... then you probably aren't going to see a huge difference in your energy levels. M also tried it and it did nothing for him... he said he could lay down and take a nap.
The fiber drink is gross. I'm not even going to sugar coat it... my brother and I refer to this as weeds. Because it feels like you are swallowing weeds when this goes down your throat. It is supposed to taste like citrus... but it definitely doesn't. You have to drink this the first 3 days and the last 3 days of the cleanse part of the program (and not at all for the 14 day plan that follows!). Once you mix it with water, you have to drink it right away or it starts to gel and then it is REALLY gross. I'm glad this was my third day and I will be done with it for the next 4 days. For the 4 days in between, there will be meal replacement shakes in the morning.
For snacks in between meals, you are allowed to eat fruits, veggies, or almonds (or any nuts for that matter - just a handful). I have been choosing to eat almonds for my afternoon snack. These actually hold me over for the rest of the afternoon, I was kind of surprised.
You have to take 4 omega plex (fish oil) pills at dinner time and an herbal cleanse packet - 3 vitamins - before bed.
I go to the gym Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays. Monday was the first day of the cleanse, and also a gym day. One thing I noticed was that I did not have as much energy as I usually do at the gym. This is probably because I'm not eating as many calories on the cleanse. I was tired all day on Monday. Today I am feeling better, so I'm curious to see how it goes at the gym.
All in all, it's going ok so far. I haven't had the cravings that I thought I would. If I do have a sugar craving, I just eat a cup of sugar free jello (you can also have a sugar free popsicle). You also have to be sure to drink a gallon - 120 ounces - of water a day. This isn't that difficult since I have been trying to stick to 100 ounces a day for a while now.
I took my measurements before I started this and I will be doing it again at the end of the cleanse portion of the program to see if there is a difference before I start the 14 day program that follows.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Cleansing
I started my Advocare cleanse today and so far so good... BUT, I am totally missing coffee. I am not allowed to have ANY for 24 days and that is pure torture. However, this particular cleanse was a little on the expensive side, so I'm doing everything exactly the way they say it needs to be done. This also includes no dairy (no cheese!) and no bread. Sadface. There is a Spark energy drink to take in the morning... but that doesn't really cut it.
I know several people who have done this and most have lost about 1 lb a day while doing the cleanse part. That is amazing! I hope this kicks starts the weight loss because I have been stuck for about a month now. Of course, I will be blogging about my progress.
My life is becoming consumed by wedding planning... meeting with ministers, caterers, etc etc. I don't like it. What turned into just having my sister in law be my matron of honor has now turned in to having five bridesmaids, and of course five groomsmen. I didn't want to look back and only remember being so adamant about having a small wedding that we didn't include everyone we should have. We're still keeping it as simple as possible.
That's about it... I know, not very exciting. Hopefully there will be something more fun to talk about soon.
I know several people who have done this and most have lost about 1 lb a day while doing the cleanse part. That is amazing! I hope this kicks starts the weight loss because I have been stuck for about a month now. Of course, I will be blogging about my progress.
My life is becoming consumed by wedding planning... meeting with ministers, caterers, etc etc. I don't like it. What turned into just having my sister in law be my matron of honor has now turned in to having five bridesmaids, and of course five groomsmen. I didn't want to look back and only remember being so adamant about having a small wedding that we didn't include everyone we should have. We're still keeping it as simple as possible.
That's about it... I know, not very exciting. Hopefully there will be something more fun to talk about soon.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Weekend Update
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter!
The holiday sparked a little bit of a debate... regarding my wedding (I swear, it's impossible to please everyone). I was asked why I am not getting married in a church.
You see, I was raised Catholic and even went to Catholic school for many years. After this experience, I can say that I will NEVER send my own children to Catholic school. I'm sure a lot of people have had wonderful experiences attending Catholic school. Me? Notsomuch. First, I was the only child in my class (from first to eighth grade!) who had divorced parents. We were literally taught that people who get divorces go to hell. Sure, I laugh about it now... but imagine how much distress this causes a 5 year old. Information was crammed down our throats and were told that "good Catholics believe this or else..." Yeah, this didn't work for me.
Still, I had always imagined I would get married in the Catholic church.
Now? Not a chance. You couldn't even bribe me. The Catholic religion... what a joke. With all of the sex abuse scandals and even news of the pope's own brother being involved in one - you can check it out here - it's embarassing to even call myself Catholic. I don't think this makes me a bad person.
Thoughts?
In other news... I am going to start the Advocare 24 day challenge. It is a full body cleanse. My brother and sister in law and a few of their friends have all completed this 24 day program. My brother lost 17 lbs and my sister in law lost about 8. I am hoping this is what I need to kick start the weight loss again. My wedding is less than 6 months away and I need to focus!!
M's party at the winery was SO much fun and he was so surprised. He was mad at me for a minute, but got over it pretty quickly. Sadly, I didn't get any pictures.
Well, I need to be getting back to work - lunch time is almost over. I will be catching up on your blogs soon!
The holiday sparked a little bit of a debate... regarding my wedding (I swear, it's impossible to please everyone). I was asked why I am not getting married in a church.
You see, I was raised Catholic and even went to Catholic school for many years. After this experience, I can say that I will NEVER send my own children to Catholic school. I'm sure a lot of people have had wonderful experiences attending Catholic school. Me? Notsomuch. First, I was the only child in my class (from first to eighth grade!) who had divorced parents. We were literally taught that people who get divorces go to hell. Sure, I laugh about it now... but imagine how much distress this causes a 5 year old. Information was crammed down our throats and were told that "good Catholics believe this or else..." Yeah, this didn't work for me.
Still, I had always imagined I would get married in the Catholic church.
Now? Not a chance. You couldn't even bribe me. The Catholic religion... what a joke. With all of the sex abuse scandals and even news of the pope's own brother being involved in one - you can check it out here - it's embarassing to even call myself Catholic. I don't think this makes me a bad person.
Thoughts?
In other news... I am going to start the Advocare 24 day challenge. It is a full body cleanse. My brother and sister in law and a few of their friends have all completed this 24 day program. My brother lost 17 lbs and my sister in law lost about 8. I am hoping this is what I need to kick start the weight loss again. My wedding is less than 6 months away and I need to focus!!
M's party at the winery was SO much fun and he was so surprised. He was mad at me for a minute, but got over it pretty quickly. Sadly, I didn't get any pictures.
Well, I need to be getting back to work - lunch time is almost over. I will be catching up on your blogs soon!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Frustrated
I'm starting to get a little discouraged. The scale will not budge... actually, in the past few weeks, I've gained a couple of lbs. This is so frustrating. I've lost 40 lbs since I was at my heaviest and looking back I see at pattern. I will lose about 10 or so and then I am just stuck for several weeks. I gain and lose the same 3-4 lbs.
My plan is to bump up the cardio a little bit and watch how many carbs I am eating. I still stick to about 1500 calories a day, but really the only difference I can think of is that lately, I am eating more carbs than I was about a month or so ago. I also haven't been very good about drinking my protein drink... need to get back to that.
Today is my last day of this work week... thank goodness for that!! It's also been a frustrating week on the job front. I'm so thankful for 3 day weekends every other week.
I'm excited about M's surprise party Saturday. The weather is also supposed to be gorgeous this weekend! Can't wait until Easter to see my nieces and nephew.
In wedding news, we've decided to not have our wedding in Mexico. We talked about having immediate family go to Mexico with us to be a part of it, but financially, this won't be easy for a few people and I don't want it to be a burden on anyone. With that said, it is more important to us to have our family be there on our wedding day. So a wedding at home is our final decision. My stepmom is so excited that she is willing to plan this whole thing. She already has several things in motion. September 25th is the wedding date.
Have a fabulous weekend!!
My plan is to bump up the cardio a little bit and watch how many carbs I am eating. I still stick to about 1500 calories a day, but really the only difference I can think of is that lately, I am eating more carbs than I was about a month or so ago. I also haven't been very good about drinking my protein drink... need to get back to that.
Today is my last day of this work week... thank goodness for that!! It's also been a frustrating week on the job front. I'm so thankful for 3 day weekends every other week.
I'm excited about M's surprise party Saturday. The weather is also supposed to be gorgeous this weekend! Can't wait until Easter to see my nieces and nephew.
In wedding news, we've decided to not have our wedding in Mexico. We talked about having immediate family go to Mexico with us to be a part of it, but financially, this won't be easy for a few people and I don't want it to be a burden on anyone. With that said, it is more important to us to have our family be there on our wedding day. So a wedding at home is our final decision. My stepmom is so excited that she is willing to plan this whole thing. She already has several things in motion. September 25th is the wedding date.
Have a fabulous weekend!!
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