Gym Story...and food recommendation

Another gym story....
So at the gym yesterday the treadmill's were filled up..only one left between an old guy who was overweight and appeared 10 minutes away from a heart attack and a tiny cute little Asian girl who was maybe 100lbs soaking wet and running.  They were both sweaty bettys.
I get on my treadmill and smell just a rancid bad breath..I mean terrible, it had some horrible kill me now smell. I assumed it was the guy but he only lasted 5 more minutes and got off..I was glad because I wasn't sure I could stay on there any longer....but IT WASN"T HIM...it was the cute little Asian girl..I don't know how such a tiny cute girl could have such a sewer smell coming from her.  She FINALLY got off about 20minutes later...and the smell went away.  Holy Moses...I couldn't believe the relief when she left!  Goes to show I judged too soon!lol!
So I have been kicking up the incline and I have been so sore now for probably 3 days..I can feel it in my shoulders and butt majorly...I wonder if I am retaining water because of the sore muscles...that would be cool because I STILL HAVE NOT LOST THAT GAIN!  no not bitter betty here....man betty gets a bad wrap...bitter betty...sweaty betty....my grandma's name was betty...oh boy..digressing here
Last night I just didn't feel like cooking so I had a Pretzel lean cuisine Jalapeno Chicken.  Yes I could eat it no problem..but one filled me up with a side salad(I think I am recovered from my last fill fiasco so I am ready for another one)

On another note...I was remembering we sent a picture in at the beginning of our boobs challenge and that we are suppose send in a final pic too.  I almost through the pants out because they are too big....thats just 21 lbs ago ... I can't wait to show an after pic in those old big pants!

Lets be honest...I gained..and I am not proud

I hate being honest..I would like to lie and say I lost weight this week or even stayed the same...but I have to own it

I GAINED

Last week 214
This week 216
+2

Thats it Sandra---you got this boob challenge!

I did realize that I still have issues with food.  I got an email from my friends baby mamma that just kind of sent me for a loop.  It made me all anxious and upset and all I wanted to do was eat.  I knew it was because of all the emotions that email caused but I couldn't stop myself from thinking of food.  I didn't eat anything bad...I just ate more than I should have...as I have been since the drama on Sunday.  I wish I could get rid of these feelings but I don't know how.  I would post her email but its long and really I am not sure what is going to happen I hope this doesn't go to court but it could and its going to be a nasty breakup...the worst part...which is what is bothering me the most..the kids...I feel so sorry for the boys...I just want to scoop them up and remove them from the situation.

Well how did I do on goals
I exercise 6 out 7 days for 60-70 min keeping heartrate on average 156---SCORE!
Food was great until Sunday where my calories seemed to creep up to 1500 a day from 1000.

I did make my yummy cupcake lasagne using jimmy dean turkey sausage crumbles.  Normally I only have 2
Last night I had 3.  Hubby and kid loved them.

Makes 12 servings

• 1 cup of jimmy dean turkey sausage crumbles
• salt and pepper
• 24 wonton wrappers
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped up purple onion
• 1/2 cup chopped up mushrooms
• 2 cup pasta sauce
• Heat at 375 for 20 min
• (this is not a picture of mine..but it turned out just like this)

You can make with ricotta or cottage cheese...I just don't like that.

B.O.O.B's ramblings...

Not much to say today.  I am point on with food and exercise yesterday and today.  Well I plan on hitting the gym tonight.

I have decided to brave the L train from the airport to the Hotel for Boobs.  I get in Thursday at 3:00pm so its still daylight.  I have ridden it in the past on my last trip to Chicago but I was with a girlfriend and it wasn't bad and from what it looks like the hotel is pretty close to the L train stops so I think it shouldn't be too difficult from the Midway...the planning committee was able to give L train instructions from the other airport..but I think I will call the hotel and see which stop they recommend I get off to be closest to the hotel.   Not suppose to mention where the hotel is on my blog....but if I have any followers that know there way on the L train in Chicago send me an email and I will tell you where I am at and maybe you help me with the stop......

I have been watching the weather in Chi town and it seems to be low 60's during the day and 40's at night...must bring a jacket...I will probably be freezing considering I am used to 90's high and 70's low.  Mittens and scarf may be a bit too much :)

Me and Sofie(roomate) are planning on being part of the room crawl and our drink of specialty is the Coconut Mojito...yum yum....Sofie has informed me I will be mashing all night....I can handle that!  I have a feeling that I am going to be a real light weight considering I don't remember the last time I had an alcoholic beverage...and thats saying something from this party girl!

Drama at the family home!

So I was good until Sunday when I let some drama derail me.  So mad at myself but what can I do.  I didn't want to blog about it but whatever, I always said I would be honest in my logs so I might as well fess up.

Background
On friday my friend Jay asked if him and his boys could come over.  I said sure we could take them to the park after church  and I was making a pot roast.  Then on Sunday in the early am he said could they come over sooner because Athena(baby momma) thought that the pool would interfere with nap time.  I said well the pool doesn't open until noon but we can either nap before or after the pool and that I didn't know he was going to bring Athena...they have been broken up since April(he lived with us for 2 months).  So I am a little stressed by then because they haven't lived with each other in over 5 months and I am just imagining the drama.  Well sure enough he pulls up but the kids and Athena aren't with him.  He said she wanted to drive seperate (again surprised because we live north of town about an hour from where they all live in the south end of town) She texts him that she is running late and needs money for gas...he is a little exasperated because he offered to drive.  Mind you we all played hooky from church so that we could meet at 10:00 but she doesn't get there until noon.

She gets to the house and to me, she looks messed up--on drugs---not normal.  The kids are filthy..no shoes on and hungry and thirsty..she pays no attention to them once we get there kind of like it was up to Jay.  I suggest putting shoes on the little one because he is running around on the pavement outside and its hot(90 degrees) She informs me he doesn't have shoes because they hurt his feet(I am screaming bullcrap in my head but say nothing) I suggest we go inside then.  She refuses to sit down, I offer her a drink she makes some snide comments to Jay that is she smiling enough for him and again I ignore her petty comments...but REALLY.
Then she says "are we going to the pool, because I told the boys we were and they are excited"  I said ok, I wasn't sure if they needed a nap..no she wants to go now but says she doesn't have a suit...ok I say no biggee we are just going to the kiddie pool the water is only up to knees.  Then she says the boys don't have suits...I open my mouth this time and say "Really, you tell the boys you are all going swimming but you don't bring any suits"  She explodes and grabs boys running out the house saying how I don't understand the hell she has been going thru and she is tired and exhausted(which is bull again because jay offered to bring them up here and give her a break for the afternoon and she denied him, and he offered tomorrow(monday) and she turned that down.) So they go scream outside at each other for awhile and she drives away.

We all proceed to go out for ice cream after that--Johnny was wondering whats up and my hubby missed it all because he went to have a cigarette and didn't know she left.  I also did not exercise Sunday..spent the rest of the day consoling Jay.

Wish I could just erase yesterday.  Drama, bad food choices and no exercise.  Back on track today

Boobs Challenge....fatter girl here!

So I am actually losing by .1 in the BOOBs challenge if you account for the fact that I am fatter than the other losers and my percentage is lower...so glad we cleared that up because I feel so much better---dripping sarcasm

I guess it was the motivation I needed to kick it into gear these last 2 weeks.  I hit the gym hard yesterday and my diet was point on.  I got this.  I can do anything for 2 weeks!  So here is the plan
Calories keep at 800-1000
Exercise at least 60 minutes EVERYDAY keeping heartrate within zone.

This is what lead to my other losses so I know this should work for me and I just really think a NEWBIE should win the challenge...we need to represent!

I hit goodwill yesterday...it turned out to be $1 day so I picked up 3 pair of jeans for $3--HOLY CRAP! and pretty good labels too.  They are being washed right now(umm twice) and they are tight so I imagine that they will fit a whole lot better in 10lbs  One was a size 14, one a 15(strange) and the other 16...I accidently got 2 pair that were longs(WTH I am only 5'4) so I will have to blow the dust off the sewing machine and hem them(or take them to my mommy and have her do it--more than likely this will happen)

I have been thinking about getting the NINJA juicer..especially cause I am getting my bountiful basket tomorrow with all the fruits and veges' (even though I want the vita mixer---but don't want to spend all that money)

No plans this weekend except to try some new vege's and to work my ass off at the gym and in the yard landscaping.  Hope to see you all next week lighter than this week!

Who do you share your triumphs with?

Man this boob challenge is getting close I am only ahead by 0.1 lb  YIKES!~
I have to kick it into gear this week.  I must lose a good number next Wednesday and I will admit I did not do well last night..I ate 4 oreo cookies last night at 2:00am  WTH  I have not done that in months...I felt like crap this morning..scale was up and up by 4lbs  WTH again!  I am almost ready to stay at the gym 2 hours tonight in hopes of burning more calories.

I am getting out my fall decorations today...Can't believe Halloween is almost here.  I like the fall decorations though they remind me cooler weathers is on its way...although this morning was gorgeous here..wish I had time to go for a walk it was 72 and breezy---loved it..had my coffee outside(working from home today)

My Weight Loss place is having a support meeting next Saturday the 22nd and they want us to bring a support person with us.  I want to go but not sure about bringing hubby..he gets so bored at those things.

Last night at the gym I was using the treadmill that overlooks the basketball court and there were some 10-12 year old boys playing a game and a couple of them just shooting hoops.  One little guy had to be 10 decided to try for a hoop mid court...he made it...he was so excited that he spun around pumping his fists but nobody saw it but I think me.  I was grinning and giving him a thumbs up but he didn't see me.  I could see how disappointed he was that no-one witnessed it.  I wanted to yell but the others on treadmill already were giving me a weird look because I was grinning and waving at him.  too funny.

Just goes to show that you have to share your triumphs with someone---it makes it all better and more enjoyable....I am very grateful I get to share this journey and my triumphs with all of you and my hubby---just makes it all the more sweeter!  Have a great day

Wednesday Weigh....no loss....I'm Ok...I'm Ok...I'm Ok

Wednesday Weigh in
Last Week 214
This Week 214
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No loss

I am ok with it.  I have lost so much the prior two weeks and this being TOM week I did not expect to lose anything.  I am going to keep my head down and keep on working it and hope to see a loss next week.

Its been so nice and cool here only in the 90's...yes for you northerners..thats cool here.  But I know its not going to last....there are  a few more 100 days out there. SAY IT ISN'T SO!!

So yesterday at the gym I had the perfect runner on the treadmill next to me...I know you have seen them..they walk up(no fat on there body) and just start running...and continue to run for the whole hour...NO SWEAT...seriously...who doesn't sweat after running for an hour...I don't even think he was breathing hard...nope I never heard him!  That is crazy cool to be able to do that.

So I tried on my goal dress for Chicago...still doesn't fit.  I am beginning to think it won't fit in time and I am not sure what I am going to do for backup...it may just be pants and top, I am just not a dress type of girl anyway...but I will admit a twinge of disappointment because I will probably never wear the thing.  Its not like there are scads of opportunities for me to wear that fancy dress.  sigh....