lovinaz's "getting her act together" journal

[Amy&Dan]

Amy, some weeks are just harder than others. Good news is that you held steady on the scale! Which means you probably didn't do as bad as you think you did!

Major bummer about the trailer. That is really low for someone to do that and take your board games to boot. Some people. Its always a horrible feeling to know someone has been in your stuff. What goes around, comes around for those scumbags!

 

[lovinaz]

I hate only being able to log in on weekends! I FINALLY got back on track with working out this week! Food was much better, but still not where it should be. But it was definitely an improvement from the last 2 weeks, so I am happy with that. Weight all week was under 140, so I am happy about that too! Still not where I want to be, but at least I am in the 130's.

DD has soccer all weekend, just got back from the first game. They won 1-0 at the last minute of the game. It was painful to watch, but at least we got a win instead of a tie. DS started football practice this week and dare I say he is becoming a more cheerful teenager because of it! He really likes it, I hope he keeps that attitude around for the long haul.

Found the cabinets we like, of course they are 2x more expensive than we planned. But we are only going to do this once, so we'll see what we decide on in the end. The guy that custom made our cabinets for the rental is coming tomorrow to give us a quote. If it is that much less expensive, we will most likely go with him.

Week's workout and weight recap:
M: 50min BL CardioMax/138.8
T: 55min Jillian Trouble Zones/139.6
W: 55min Jillian Banish Fat/138.4
Th: 55min Pilates Sculpt/139.2
F: 50min BL CardioMax/138.4
S: rest/139.2
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Tracy, we found some awesome cabinets with some really cool features. But if the custom guy can do it for a couple thousand $ cheaper, we might have to forgo some of the "extras", like the no-slam drawer and cabinets. We'll see!

Lisa, I got your mental push, thanks! I know, people who steal should be caned, like in Singapore!

Amy, that's the worst part - feeling violated by some ****** who thinks society owes him what he hasn't earned... Yes, it's good the scale is steady although I sure wish I could get more firmly in the 130's and away from the border between 130 and 140!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Amy, Dan and I were broken into twice, once shortly after we were married. That ****** took some earrings Dan had given me for our first Valentine's Day and a letter he wrote me the morning after he asked me to marry him. Next time they took my brand new, never used stove! I agree, there are people out there who feel entitled to take whatever and never worry about how the true owner feels. I am sorry but taking board games from what is clearly a family's weekend trailer is so low, well they will get theirs!

You are getting back on track and your weight is still in the 130's! To me that equals success. You have a lot going on and you are doing fine in spite of all that.

My own ds does much better when he's physically active and has something disciplined to keep him busy too!

 

[eyor44]

Amy, sounds like you had a great week. Congratulations on the wonderful workouts and staying the 130s!

Yay for cabinets. We had customs done and they were way cheaper than ordering stock and I got exactly what I wanted. Can't wait to hear what you decide.

Hope this week is just as good for you.

Congrats to DD on her team's win and yes, my DS is also much happier when he is physically busy and challegend.

 

[toystoryduo]

Great job last week, Amy!

How did the soccer tournament go?

Hope you have a wonderful week ahead!

 

[lovinaz]

Another week has breezed by! DH's b-day was last night so we went out with his sister and her husband then met some friends at a bar to watch live music. I was driving, so I had to behave but DH kept getting drinks bought for him... And we had to drive one of our friends home, he was pretty hammered!

No soccer this weekend! And there are only 2 tournaments left. One is next weekend and then the following weekend up in Prescott. That should be a fun one, DD is looking forward to staying in a hotel with her team.

Food has been decent, I worked out 4x and have every intention of working out today to make it 5. Weight has been the typical up-down-up-down, but I am still in the 130's for the most part. I just wish I could get off the borderline!

Week's recap:
M: 45min Shred L2 and TurboJam/140.0
T: 40min TurboSculpt/139.4
W: rest/138.6
Th: 55min Pilates Sculpt/138.8
F: 45min Shred L3 and TurboJan/139.2
S: PLAN TO DO 50min BL Power Sculpt/139.4
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Amy, I can't believe they stole a personal LETTER! What is wrong with these people?? I hope DS sticks with football. It's fun now, but it's not going to be so fun when practice goes from 1 hour to 3 hours and it's 110 degrees this summer!

Lisa, we ended up going with the custom cabinets, they were HALF the price of the retail, plus they will be all wood (the retail ones were plywood sides). And they will be installed as well! And the guy is going to put the soft close thingies on the drawers and cabinet doors, which was the only feature I would not give up. He did the cabinets at our rental, so we know he does good work. And yes, there is a catch. He needs an interpreter (our friend helps us out) and it's an all cash deal, no contract. Again, this guy has done work with no issues before but it makes me nervous! I told DH that if we end up on Holmes on Homes I would divorce him! So, in 3-4 weeks we will have the cabinets done! Now we need to order the countertop slab so it is ready and waiting to be cut as soon as the cabinets are in. Fun, fun!!!!

Tracy, they ended up getting their butts handed to them the last game of the tournament! The entire team went to Native New Yorker for lunch and the girls were SLUGGISH. Coach said we'd never to that again!

 

[toystoryduo]

Happy Easter to you and your family, Amy!

Happy Belated Birthday to your DH!

That is so cool about the custom cabinets! I can't wait to see pictures when it's all finished!

Great job on your workouts!! Keep up the good work!

 

[lovinaz]

Happy Easter, everyone!!!

Had to update that I actually worked out yesterday, just like I said I would! And my legs are even sore, which is funny because I always think that Power Sculpt is not that hard of a workout. Apparently my muscles feel differently...

We don't have the kids this weekend so we are going to see Clash of the Titans today (yes, on Easter Sunday!). It's kind of sad now that the kids are both too old to believe in all the fun stuff. It really takes the holidays to a different level. I guess this is why people crave grandkids so much - to get Santa, Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy back!
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Tracy, thanks! I also can't wait for the cabinets. We almost had a BIG mishap - I was trying to figure out how much countertop to order and when I laid out the island we are putting in, it looked way too big. So we measured it out and put a tape outline on the ground and it was huge! So we had to knock it down in size and luckily got in touch with the cabinet guy before he started making that piece!

 

[toystoryduo]

Great job getting your workout in, Amy!

How did you like Clash of the Titans?

I'm glad that you were able to contact the cabinet maker about the change in measurements. Just think....About a month from now, your kitchen will be done!!!!

Have a wonderful week!

 

[eyor44]

Hello Amy and Happy Belated Easter to you.

on the workouts and staying under 140.

Happy Belated Birthday to DH and hey, that's one way to behave, be the designated driver.

Sounds like the kitchen is really coming along. Yes, I was really amazed also that custom cabinets can be cheaper than ordering from a store. Plus, I feel you can get a much better product (all wood) as you said. No contract would scare me also, but since you have worked with him before.... here's some that they are beautiful. And while I love Holmes on Homes, I agree, I don't want to see you on there either. Although they do some pretty awesome work.

 

[Amy&Dan]

If you end up on Holmes on Homes, let me know. I find that guy very appealing! No idea why, he sort of looks like a big beefy verision of this bully I grew up with!

Glad you realized the island was too big in time!

Congrats on those workouts and being in the 130's. I call that success!

 

[lovinaz]

Didn't have a chance to log on yesterday, we were busy ALL day! Started off with DD's soccer game (they won, 2-0! ), then I had to take her to Honors Orchestra dress rehearsal (the concert is on Tue). I was absolutely amazed at how good they sounded! If I wasn't looking at them, I would have never believed they were 10-12 year olds playing. Then we had to go have cake at my MIL's for her b-day, then we headed to a local wine bistro for a music festival. We finally got back home around 8pm and I had a little too much wine, so I was asleep by 9pm! I guess DD's team lost their 2nd game (0-1). She had to miss it because of orchestra. I have no idea what place they are in now, I'll find out when we get there for this morning's game. She plays at 9:15 and 1:00.

Food has been good, but sadly I only worked out 3x this week. And yes, I feel insanely guilty! My mind just wasn't in it, but I vow to do better next week. Weight has been on a downhill trend, don't know why, but I'll take it!

M: 55min CardioMax/140.4
T: rest/139.4
W: 55min Jillian Banish Fat/138.8
Th: 55min Pilates Sculpt/137.8
F: rest/136.8
S: rest/137.4
S: rest/136.2
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Tracy, I liked Clash of the Titans, but the 3D wasn't that great. They've got it down for animation, but I think they still need some work on live action. I can't wait for my kitchen to be done!!!

Lisa, we've had no update on the cabinets, but I am not worried (yet!). We know where this guy lives, we can track him down if necessary...

Amy, welcome back! Too funny that you have a crush on Holmes! I am trying to be very careful so I can stay in the 130's. It's hard work!

 

[eyor44]

for keeping it in the 130s Amy. Congrats to DD for her soccer win. Hope they did as well today and some that she does fabulous Tuesday evening.

 

[toystoryduo]

Wow! Sounds like you've been super busy, Amy! I hope you're able to get some rest and relaxation in soon.

Congrats to your DD on her soccer games and on her upcoming orchestra performance!

Great job getting your workouts in! Great job on the scale as well!

Hope you have a nice week ahead!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Amy, that is great about dd's orchestra concert. You must be very proud indeed! Also great news they won the soccer game. She's a busy young lady and of course that means her mom is busy getting her to all that stuff!

Glad you enjoyed dh's birthday, sounds like you had fun.

Three times a week for working out when you were that busy was pretty darn good. The scale is staying where it should so you are doing things right!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hope you had a great week, Amy!

 

[eyor44]

Hi Amy
Are you doing soccer again this weekend? Can't wait to hear about the orchestra concert.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Amy, hope things are going well! How's the kitchen coming along? Hang in there through all the craziness of your life.

 

[lovinaz]

Sorry for being MIA! We were up in Prescott all weekend for DD’s LAST soccer tournament and didn't get home until after 7pm on Sunday! And the last 2 nights have been spent trying to catch up on all the things that didn’t get done this weekend (laundry, groceries, etc). They came in 4th (out of 6 teams in their bracket). But that is no indication of how they played, they did GREAT! They tied a game 1-1, lost one 1-2, won one 1-0 and lost one 0-1. We only missed 3rd place by 3 points, so it was really close.

Working out hasn’t been as great as it could be. I am having a big mental block regarding cardio for some reason. The cardio DVDs I have are TOUGH and they take a lot out of me, and I’m just getting lazy and not wanting to do them. I feel great when I am done, I need to get back into it mentally – swimsuit season is here, for cryin’ out loud! My workout/weight spreadsheet is at home (I’m sneaking online at work!) but my highest weight last week was 138.6 (yippee!) and most of the time I was bouncing back and forth between 137 and 138. I’ll take it! I also worked out 3x last week.

I’ve worked out twice this week so far, but I skipped this morning’s workout. Here is how mental it is – I actually got up, weighed myself (136.6!!!), changed into my workout gear, and got my Jillian Banish Fat DVD out. I opened the case and the DVD was not in there. I figured that was a sign so I went back to bed! Pathetic, I know. Now I am riddled with guilt, so maybe I’ll do Shred or something when I get home tonight. We’ll see, we all know how successful I am at working out after work!

Concert was absolutely beautiful! Hard to believe they are 5th and 6th graders. Here is a link, if you like orchestra music I'm sure you will enjoy it. You can't really see DD (just her mop of long blond hair!), but she is in the 3rd row to the left of the conductor, 3rd seat in from the front (next to the girl with the white headband).

http://www.mpsaz.org/edtv/ondemand/music/video/4234
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Lisa, thanks for the well wishes for DD. We are so very proud of her!

Tracy, thanks for always checking in with me. I know I've been a bad WISHer, I think I'm getting to the point where I can get back on at lunch. If anyone says anything, I'll tell them I can do personal stuff at lunch if I want! It's not like I'm surfing porn or anything!

Amy, soccer is OVER! Honors orchestra is OVER! And DS's football is M-Th after school until 5:15pm, so that is not too cumbersome. I can't wait to have my evenings back!! Kitchen is stagnant, waiting on the cabinets to get built. We are having the texture guy come on Monday, then we can paint, then we will be ready to install the cabinets in about 2 weeks. Yippee!!!

 

[eyor44]

Amy
Their music is lovely and they are doing excellant.

for a break from soccer. DS' last tournament was this past weekend also.

on staying under 140 this past week. Come on and get your butt out of bed and get going girl. You know you can do it. Yeah, I know, I'm one to talk..... but you can do it!!!!