Thursday, May 8

Held Accountable

So - I haven't personally written a post since my little poem on April 2. Yep, OVER A MONTH. And, finally, Miss Teri made me feel bad and held me accountable with her little "where did everybody go..." post. *sigh* Guess I asked for it by starting this thing and I should play along now that we're in our 5th month! ;-)

Unfortunately, not a lot to post about out here in Kansas. It's finally getting to be nice weather outside, but I rarely have the time to truly enjoy it. But, I have found the time to start tanning ("fake bake" as a girl at work called it) and I realized how much I need that heavy-duty light! I miss windows - the cubicle world is getting a bit stuffy and old. But, the 12 total minutes I've spent in there so far have made me feel emotionally better, and a little more relaxed, so I think the 1-month membership was worth it (even if hubby does think it's a "waste of money").

Anyway, I'm hoping this month I can drop at least 10 lbs (or 2 inches) before Jazzoo. Yeah - big gala events for work are always my milestones. Or would they be my millstones? Anyway, I'm fairly certain it's not doable, BUT, I will be TAN, which makes me FEEL better and look healthier (Jazzoo was the reason I started fake baking again - not going as a ghost to an event until maybe Hilloween!)

The plan - walking. Lots of it. On days when I don't go to keep up the tan this month during lunch, I shall try to walk at least 30 minutes (although, it is the 8th and I have yet to do it this month!). If not at lunch, I'll try to get it in at home. Which is harded, cuz the house is a freaking mess and I have to get it clean before the 22nd when the sitter starts showing up for the end of May. Does housecleaning burn calories??

Plan continued - food. Gotta figure this part out. We keep some candy and snackies in the house for the boys (just cuz the grown-ups shouldn't eat it, doesn't mean the kids can't have some specials) but I keep eating them. Especially late at night. When I'm up alone. And really.really.really.really.bored. But, can't sleep - hit an insomnia kick again.

So - here I am, being accountable. Hope you enjoyed this step into my world. Later!

3 comments:

The Knedler Clan said...

Ah, sweets. . .they're getting me too! The kids want their pop tarts and brownie bites and it's so tempting especially with the late night cravings. I'll make you a deal - if we buddy up and not eat any, I'll buy you a special gift. Deal???? We'll have to keep in touch though daily or weekly and give updates:)

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Unknown said...

I reread this and aside from being completely empathetic, I also have a little tidbit for you.

Don't think of it as more chores; see it as a chance to stay fit. Vacuuming burns plenty of calories, but add in mopping the floors, dusting, and changing the sheets, and you can burn up to 50 calories in just 15 minutes!

Source:

http://www.healthexpressions.com/
living_well/
index_mar05.shtml

There are also references to SHOPPING!!!!! :)

I think you and Teri are onto something with this sweet thing. We need to make something "offical" and I'd be game too. We can all treat each other.

One thing I did do last night is have a Life Saver after dinner instead of trying to scrounge up a big desert and it helped to satisfy me.

Keep fighting the good fight!!!