AZ Bloggers Meet-up

I had an amazing time hanging out with all of the lovely AZ ladies!!!  It is awesome to spend time with people who get it!!  I look forward to doing it again in September :) :)

I spent a lot of time obsessing about my chub in the group picture (next time I will not be sitting in the front :)..... Then I found a before picture - Ill take the current chub.

I gained....

and I don't really have an explanation for it....

I worked out 5 of 7 days.
I ate under 1500 cals - every day.
I drank a crap ton of water.
I watched my sodium.

I am confused....  I am really upset.

BUT

I am going to focus on....

*My energy level is a lot higher
*My mood is better and more stable
*I am sleeping better
*My work clothes are fitting better (another reason I thought for sure there was a good loss)
*3 people at work have asked if I lost more weight

Have a great one ladies :)

The Gym

I have decided that I like group fitness classes - no matter how much I suck, I have too much pride to quit so it is a sure fire way to make me stay at the gym and sweating for an hour. I have absolutely no rhythm - none, nada but I have been doing Zumba... After a few weeks, I thought that I had shaken the I look like a fat idiot with no rhythm feeling and then last Wed I go and my daughter's old teacher is teaching the class a several other teachers from her school are there.... Awkward but oh well over it - I am there for me, not anyone else.

I have been to the gym 5 times since last boobs weigh-in. I am really really hoping the scales reflects my efforts.  I have avoided it all week - not even a peek!

I am hear to tell you (mostly tell myself) that you have to workout to be successful - I know that all of you do.  I did not workout for a year after surgery and it was a really big shock to find out that I couldn't even do the workouts that I could do at 267lbs!! Heres to moving forward!

TTT!

1. It is 68 degrees in my office - I am currently wearing two sweaters and a blanket...  It is 100 outside!  WTHeck!!
2.I am sick of the heat/humidity.... this summer has seemed extra bad to me. I have lived here all my life and have not been this effect by it.
3. I am having a staycation this weekend with one of my besties.  I am excited. I hope it doesn't rain on Saturday..... Any other day is fine.
4. I am getting a fill on the 23rd - I need it big time!
5. There needs to be a way to ingest lots of water and not have to pee every five minutes!! 
6. Having a 10.5 year old girl is emotionally exhausting - she is super emotional about everything!!! I love her more than anything in this world and I am terrified for the teenage years! 
7. I decided to take a leave of absence from my masters program.  I think I need a break and I am having too much trouble trying to balance everything.  Right now I need to focus on family and weight loss. 
8. Group exercise is proving to be the best workout for me.  No matter how much I don't want to go, I my pride wont let me quit.
9. I'm cold..... in case I forgot to mention that.... FREEZING is a better word actually.
10. Common weekend!

HAPPY FRIDAY EVE!!

Starbucks - Chipolte Chicken Bistro Box

I left my lunch on the counter today and grabbed this when I got my coffee this morning!!  This was really good and it is bandster size (in real life).  I didn't eat the tortillas b/c I have issues with tortillas in general. 

http://www.starbucks.com/menu/food/bistro-boxes/chipotle-chicken-wraps-bistro-box

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (187 g)

Calories 290	Calories from Fat 110
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g	19%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	22%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 840mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5g	20%
Sugars 4g
Protein 19g

Urgh!

Switching your BC pill and antidepressant at the same time (even if your dr thinks it is beneficial) = mental mess! :(

Ten Things Thursday - My First

1. I need to change my profile to say that I am 31 instead of 30... I don't want to.....
2. Mya is at a sleep over. I miss her. The old she gets the less she misses mommy :(
3. Meeting some az bandsters in person in a few weeks - quite exciting.
4. Made it to the gym two days in a row... Let's hope I stick to it.
5. I am addicted to the Olympics!!!!
6. I have insomnia.....
7. I'm happy tomorrow is Friday. I am over this week.
8. As of Monday I will be the parent of a 5th grader... Weird.
9. I have way to much to do at work tomorrow and I am dreading it... Probably has something to do with me not being able to sleep.
10. Loving the Boobs challenge and all the support and constant reminders to keep plugging along.

Motivation? Yes, please :)

What's Your #1 Workout Song!?!

I need some new tunes!! Suggestions :)

Short Term Goals - One Down

I joined the gym last night!!