A new start for MommyOf2!!

Hi all! If I'm not around the next few days, please forgive. I'm having some serious relatives coming to stay Fr. and Sat. nights - ugh! I love them, but I just spent $200 + on food for the weekend and I'm a nervous wreck getting ready. They will park their motor home in our driveway, but two of their children will sleep in the house (my girls are fighting over who gets whom to stay in whose room - lol!) And I'm doing two dinners, a lunch, and two breakfasts. Yikers! All good fun, though, and I love this sort of thing.
So I did go to Spin class today and I thought I'd die. The teacher pushed us so hard. Wouldn't even let us stop to get a drink or wipe our brow. If we slowed down at all, she pointed it out and told us to pick up the pace. At one point I got a glimpse of my legs in the mirror and it looked as though they were spinning independently of the rest of my body. I got there early enough to run a mile on the treadmill beforehand, but decided to stretch at the last minute. Thank goodness! I really would've been tired out.

Food for the day ...
B: Kashi and coffee 6.5 pts.
L: Chicken salad w/ almonds; 15 quakes; limeade: 7 pts. ??

For the rest of the day, I doubt I'll get much of a chance even to eat! I'm going to a dentist app't and running all over town after that!

I'm going to be on TV at the end of the month. A local public tv channel is doing a 5 minute interview. But I want to look good! A friend is going to loan me a navy suit - the producer suggested that navy looks best on camera. Fun!!
 
how exciting to be on tv!!! your class sounds brutal :eek: I've never done a spinning class, but I think after I lose another twenty or so lbs I might like to give it a shot....

keep up the great work :)
 
A quick post to let you all know that our dog, Lacey died last night. She seemed fine yesterday. In the night, she made a strange noise and when we woke up, she was dead. We are dealing w/ all the details, how to tell the girls, etc. So if I'm not around, please understand. Plus we're all just so sad. She was a great dog. I thought I'd let you know since you'd been in on her lengthy illness.
 
Oh I'm so sorry to hear about Lacey. :( I'll be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. I'm so sorry. Take comfort in knowing that at least she's at peace now.
 
I Am So Sorry About Lacey!! I Will Keep You In My Thoughts And Prayers!
 
Laurel, sorry to hear about Lacey! :( She will be playing at the biggest doggie space with no illness anymore. We definitely understand. Take all the time you need and we'll be here for you when you get back :)
 
Hi all!
What a whirlwind! Lacey died early Fri. morning, we had to work that day, and had 14 people to dinner that night! Our company spent Friday night and left late Saturday night. It was great seeing my cousins and their children. It was a great distraction from the sadness of losing Lacey. Now it is Easter and our girls have found their eggs, we had breakfast, things are calm for the first time since Friday. We're trying not to be too sad.

I did not exercise since Thursday and I didn't consider anything I put in my mouth all weekend. Bad, huh? I feel bad about it, but tomorrow's a new day and I'll definitely get back on track.

Thanks for all the kind words about our big, wonderful, goofy Lacey! And Happy Easter to those who celebrate Easter!
 
Hey Mo2! I love reading your stories about Pierre! OMG, he sounds like one big piece of work. The nerve of him to take credit for your weight loss. As if!!

How rude to give out ugly T-shirts to his "favorite" students! LMAO! Why don't you make your own T-shirt that says "Body by Me." Sounds like he is trying to earn an extra buck by doing some cheap corny advertising. You'll have to tell us if anyone wears the shirts. Unbelievable. What does he think he is running? Boot camp? Sounds like he takes himself a little too seriously. haha What a riot. Good for you for sticking up with shoelace girl. Way to hang in there, regardless of his power trip.

Sorry to hear Lacey passed away! Oh no!! My condolences.

Can't wait to hear about the next kickboxing class. You're doing great!
 
Yep - MJB - Pierre is a trip! I used to find him simply amusing, but now it's become completely annoying. If it weren't such an amazing work-out, I'd never waste my time. He always talks about our tummy pouches that we don't have. He says, "show my your 6-pack and you don't have to do abs!" Weirdo! Oh- and you should see him primping in the mirror while he's doing moves as if we don't notice. Ugh! It's crazy.
Anyhow, thanks for the kind words about Lacey. We miss her terribly. We're trying to spoil our other dog a bit so she doesn't get too sad. We're afraid that we'll lose her soon if we're not careful to keep her company in the absence of her buddy. Poor old girl!
What a week we had. We started w/ our sick daughter, followed by my husband's friend's aneurism, followed by the sudden death of my aunt, and finishing off with Lacey. So sad!
So I'm not working out today, but rather cleaning up my messy house and playing with the girls outside. Food, I'm going to stick to my points very strictly. I really over did it this weekend!
 
So sorry you've had such a rough week. I've been there and I certainly sympathize with you. Hopefully this week will be better. :D

I agree with Miss J on the "body by me" shirt! That would be so funny if you wore that to your workout with him! :D
 
You did have a rough week! Poor MO2!! You have your hands full, such a compassionate caregiver you are.

Stick to those points girl!! You are going to make up for the weekend excess in no time. Have a great day!
 
That Body by Me idea is excellent! Hee hee! He's such a jerk!
OK - so I did stay w/in my points yesterday even though all I did for exercise was take my girls for a walk. I was pushing a tricycle the whole time. LOL!
And I'm off to Step/Sculpt and hopefully I'll get some quality time in with the treadmill. I seem to get more out of S/S if I run about a mile beforehand. Something abt. my heart rate being up before I start. A personal trainer told my friend that as well. We'll see!
 
Hey hun! Great job on sticking with your points! Hope you have a great workout at Step/Sculpt! I just noticed.. You dont have too much longer before you get to your goal!! That is awesome!!
 
Ugh! I had the worst work-out I have had in a long time today. I just coulnd't get with the program and we used the ball a ton (which I hate) and I managed to FALL off right onto my stepper and got a total goose egg on my leg. Oh it hurt so bad! Then it swelled up and changed colors by the minute. I was so frustrated. And, of course, I hadn't shaved my legs and everyone was looking at my leg. I kept apologizing for the hairiness! How much did I run on the treadmill? Not at all. I'm barely going to give myself 3 pts. for average exercise.

But I have my book group here tonight, so I'm planning on spending the entire afternoon running around, cleaning, tidying, and generally preparing for tonight. I love book group! I even love hosting.

So far today,
Kashi and coffee - 6.5 pts.
Sn: Apple 1 pt.
L: Tri tip sandwich (1/2), 1 strawberry - I'm guessing here - 5 pts.

I'm oh so hungry!!!!!! Trying to resist.

We're still trying to adjust to life w/out Lacey. She was such a presence in our household. The girls keep consoling our other dog and telling her that Lacey will be back soon. We just can't get it across that Lacey is gone. I guess I'll stop trying. They'll figure it out. It just upsets us all.

And here's my most guilty feeling. Relief. I hate that I feel that way!! I just didn't realize how overextended I felt until one of my reponsibilities was taken away. Is that terrible?? Between 2 kids, 2 dogs, 1 cat, a husband who means well but definitely is a follower and needs caring for, 2 aging parents (in their 70's) nearby, a part-time job, a household to run ... dealing with this diet, there's just not a lot of me left at the end of the day. None of this is to say that I didn't love Lacey and I do not miss her, I just can't help feel a tiny bit of relief when I go through the inventory of my day and look at my jam-packed calendar reminding me of all my responsibilities and she is not there to worry about.

Thanks for listening - don't think I'm a cold-hearted person. Part of me wants to erase what I just typed, I guess I just needed to confess this terrible feeling that I have occasionally noticed.
 
Hey Laurel! Don't feel bad over feeling that way. You are just a very busy person and stretched a little too thin. It is only natural to feel a little relieved when a huge responsibility is gone. We aren't going to think any less of you! ;) You are doing awesome! Good luck with the book group tonight! :D
 
Thanks, HH! I was feeling pretty rotten. My husband said to me today, "I think we need a puppy to replace Lacey." So I replied, "OK - I want a third baby!" Needless to say, he said, Never mind! LOL!

Anyhow, today was ok. I did KB and it was a great workout. Pierre was on his best behavior, except when he told us to connect w/ o ur inner whore when he meant to say inner core. nice, huh? So that's 7 pts. Then I took the girls on a good walk so I'll give myself one pt. for that.

B: Kashi and coffe - 6.5 pts.
L: 2 fish tacos (ugh!) and iced tea - I'm going to guess 10 pts.
Sn: power bar - 3 pts.
D: I am thinking either clam linguini or turkey meatballs and angel hair pasta.
 
Hi ya Laurel! Don't feel guilty for the way you feel! You are one person trying to do the job of many and it makes a big difference when even one of those jobs is taken out of the picture.

Wanted to let you know I haven't forgotten the slides I was gonna send ya. I have just been WAY so busy but it slows down after this week so you should get them by mid-next week :D sorry its takin' so long.

Keep up the good work and give Pierre an extra kick in the butt!!! :D
 
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