Hot! Hot! Hot!

For April, there has been some serious weird weather going on. It's been 90+ degrees for a few days. Tomorrow will go back down to 60 though - what a difference! Dan keeps asking for my mom's pool to go up. lol.

Well, my trek with P90X came to a halt again. I need to read something to get me to wake up again tomorrow morning. Maybe I should stop drinking wine the night before so I can actually get up.

Last night I took Mya to the vet for her allergies. So, the vet gives her a shot and puts her on 3 pills a day of 4 mg each (antihistamine). I say ok, thinking Jesus, I just had her on 50 mg the night before. Anyway, before bed, i gave her a pill. This morning, she just looked so lathargic and sad. She gets bursts of energy but it doesn't last long at all. I felt so bad for her. Sneezing away still. Our air is on to help but it'll be off tomorrow. We'll have to see how she does.

Ryan had another late one. Now, over the weekend I sort of had enough. It isn't football season and I know he's doing a shitload of things but I was tired of never seeing him during the weeknight at all. I told him he should try really hard to get up as early as possible to get to work and come home by 7/8. Monday morning comes and he is up later! Ugh. This morning, he was out by 5 I believe so time will tell on what time he'll be coming home.

Ok, I must workout tomorrow morning!

Monday Mornings

Well, writing what I wrote yesterday must've helped. I got like a second burst of energy. I feel better about not being on top of the house stuff. It's just that for awhile, I have no problem telling myself that I'll get to things or it will get done but after so long, I totally freak out. I guess since I cleaned the breakfast bar and our front door last night, I feel better and can clean some more tonight.

So, I totally didn't get up for my workout this morning. I chose sleep. Bad news for me. Either I force myself to do it tonight or skip it. Skipping it would suck - I'm starting not to like following programs. We'll see what happens. I called the vet and they want to see Mya tonight at 6. Ugh. We gave her benadryl last night and she seemed better - knocked her out of course - but I have no clue about allergies. I just hope this doesn't cost a ton of money.

Ryan didn't get up early either which he's supposed to be working on. We'll see - I guess it'll be a work in progress type thing.

It is only 10:19 a.m. and I am starving. I guess I better snack on something.

I hope to report back tomorrow with exercising news.

A so-called "break"

It is now Sunday night. Where has the weekend gone? I am overwhelmed with how tired I am. Is this normal? Why am I this tired? Some say I do too much. Do I? I thought what I do is normal. I also wonder how people get anything done. I really want to know what I'm doing wrong. I watch minutes tick by, hours fly past my eyes. Why don't I have more time in the day to get things done? Am I the only one feeling like this?

Friday - I had a wedding to attend in the evening. I went to work and earlier in the week I was going to leave from work and rush around and make it. Well, I changed my mind and actually decided to leave early - it was tough but I do prefer Friday weddings over Saturdays. Anyway, I got ready and a friend picked me up. The wedding was absolutely beautiful and the bride and groom were stunning. It was so amazing to hang out with friends and let loose! Dan, stayed overnight at my mom's as well as Mya.

Saturday - I really wanted to start as early as possible, even with a workout. Workout never happened and unfortunately I got up at 9 - ugh, my day is almost over already! So, I got ready and went food shopping. I believe this is the fastest time I've ever gone food shopping. Done in an hour - went to Sam's and Walmart - sweet! After I unpack at home, I go pick up Mya at my mom's (Dan went to the zoo with my mom). I take Mya to the dog park to let loose a bit. We were there for about an hour and a half. Now get this, for about a week now, Mya has just been sneezing non-stop and licking her paws over and over again. The best thing at the dog park is that you can find out information sometimes (hopefully true). Now with Mya sneezing, I knew she must have allergies but seriously, dogs with allergies. It was crazy for me to think of this. Apparently, it's true and common. Someone I talked to said benedryl - again, what? But it was info to ask the vet. I was grateful for that.

On my way back home, Dan says they are on their way home. I come home, grab a bite to eat and run out the door to get Dan. We then proceed to a communion party. Ok, so I relaxed a little there but at the same time giving myself a headache thinking of what is awaiting for me at home. Oh, and it's like a million degrees outside! I mean, I love it and all but unusual for April.

So, we're at the party, I watch the Flyers lose and Dan asks if he can sleep over. I say ok. So, at least I got to see him for a few hours :). I leave the party and head home. Ryan is at work today as well.

As I enter my home and look around, I cringe - where do I start?! I go upstairs to finish what I started in Dan's room. Twice a year (when I change the clothes for the season) I do major guttage to his room. I throw-out and donate basically everything. I had 4 garbage bags and 5 donation bags. I finished his room at 9:30 completely with clothes neatly away in all drawers. I give this about a week before I start yelling again. For now, everything actually has a place - who would've thought?! Ryan comes home shortly after and we just veg out till about 11 and we stumble into bed.

Sunday - I get up around 8 and get ready for the day. I start cleaning immediately. I did the upstairs closet as it was getting on my nerves. Then as I started the kitchen, Ry went to pick up Dan. Before I knew it, it was time to leave for a soccer game. At least I got the kitchen done. So, we trek up to Warrington. They win 4-0 with Dan in goalie - nice shut-out. They are playing up as well. I am amazed of how good this team is. Anyway, while at the game, I talk to another mom about how Mya has allergies and she said her dog did as well and she gave her benadryl. She even told me that her dog used to lick her paws raw! Great...so i'm really worried about that. After we left, we do pick up benadryl.

There was a tad dispute in the car at this point (Ryan did have off today) as it was about 2:45 and no one was really hungry but I knew I wasn't cooking so we either go out with my parents or we have spaghetti. He gave in and we went to Hong Kong Buffet. I really like that place for some reason. After dinner, my parents drop us off and we immediately leave to take Mya to the dog park again (she's got soo much energy). She did ok. The heat wasn't helping her. We leave about 5:45. I'm driving home and my eyes are a little blurry. Can I pass out now?

We get home and I start cleaning the breakfast bar to just finish it. Then I thought it would be a great idea to clean our front door to get all that mud off of it that Mya put on there. As I type this, I still have to go clean the screen and window sitting in the tub. Dan was in the shower so I make lunches. Ryan got off the computer and I take the opportunity to type my weekend's events on here. The Sixers are on right now. I have to finish cleaning and figure out when to go to bed to get up early and workout. Oh yea, missed my workout yesterday. Can't do it all, right? I still have to finish cleaning the house for my major spring cleaning. I'm thinking two days off from work?

Week 2, Day 11 (Turbo Jam) - Thursday

I am just dragging ass anymore. It was sooo hard to get up this morning. Yesterday morning as I was doing Plyo, I couldn't keep my balance to save my life! Thank goodness today's substituted workout is a short one. I finally rolled out at 5:30 and got the workout in. I had a peanut butter egg today though - oops. I have no willpower. I did, then it left me.

Anyway, I still feel blah and bloated. I really want to lose in my thighs, lovehandles and stomach. I just want to lean out. I wonder when that will happen. I guess Peanut Butter eggs don't help that much. lol.

Week 2, Day 10 (Legs & Back) - Wednesday

Ryan didn't get home till really late and whenever that happens, I don't sleep very well. I didn't get to bed till right after 11 anyway :( So, trying to get up in the morning sucked big time. I finally rolled out at 10. I have to say this week is going much better than last because I'm getting up in the morning more. Anyway, as I put the legs & back dvd in and started the workout, I decided I wanted to change it and do the scheduled workout (arms & something - remember, i'm mixing up the dvd's a bit). Well, it was too late at that point. Now, I was just worried about finishing the workout to be ready for work.

So, I started the workout, going fast at some points to speed things up a bit and skipping one whole exercise. My legs hurt! I guess from plyo yesterday didn't help. Well, I got through the workout and did the Ab Ripper. I'm getting used to them again but it still hurt.

I am in work and it's about 2:30 and I'm sooo tired! I need to go to bed early tonight - no matter what!
Oh, eating wasn't bad however I am now eating a Friendly's ice cream - oops!

Week 2, Day 9 (Plyometrics) - Tuesday

I had to get up even earlier to workout because Dan had Environmental meeting this morning. And of course, I get up later at 5:20. But I still get up and get my workout in (just almost finished it) and get ready for work/school. I drop Dan off at 7:45 and already had a mini-candy fish and it's only 8:30. I'm about to eat some breakfast though - oatmeal. I am so incredibly tired so I will probably get some green tea as well.

Week 2, Day 8 (Chest and Back and Ab Ripper X) - Monday

Can you believe I got up - on a Monday!! Well I did and today was a brand new day to workout and eat better rather than crappy stuff. I did ok and then nighttime fell. Yeah, had my ice cream with jimmies and oreo cookies. And a glass of wine. Good news is that there is no more ice cream but there is plenty of wine!

Week 1, Day 5 (Shoulders & Arms) - Friday

I woke up early to do this. :) I'm just happy about that. My eating habits are still not there.

Week 1, Day 6 (Turbo Jam) - Saturday

I substituted Kenpo for Turbo Jam. I feel I get more cardio out of this. Since this is my last Week 1 exercise, I decided to start eating better this upcoming week. cross your fingers!

Week 1, Day 4 (Boost Metabolism) - Thursday

I suck at yoga. The P90X program has a very long and difficult Yoga workout that I cannot do (tried 4 times). So, I'm swapping out. I went to "On Demand" and found Boost Metabolism by Jillian Michaels. Ok, liking it so far. It's an hour long.

That workout was hard for me to do! Hopefully a few more times and it'll be easier.

Week 1, Day 3 (Legs & Back) - Wednesday

So, I got another headache and I didn't get out of bed. My headaches are a concern for me and there are a few reasons why I may get them. When I did the P90X for 60 days before, I was really good with my diet and cut out a lot of sugar and didn't drink a glass of wine at night so my headaches went away. So, it's either the sugar, wine, or lack of exercise. We'll see.

I had to workout at my parents which started to possibly be a problem since there is a lot of weights and equipment I'd have to lug around (Dan has PREP and that is close to my parents house). I did it anyway and lugged 3, 5 and 8 pound weights along with the pull-up bar, bands and the dog. I got my workout in (except the Ab Ripper) but did good.

My eating habits this week are really bad. We have so much food leftover and in the freezer we need to empty so hopefully after two weeks, I'll have changed my diet yet again.

Week 1, Day 2 (Plyometrics) - Tuesday

Oh boy! What a morning. So, it's still chilly and it's raining today. I so did not want to get up this morning. And of course, the 2 glasses of wine and going to bed at 11:30 did not help at all! But, I managed to get up at 5:30 and workout. I am still dragging butt though.

So, I get up and do the Plyo workout. So happy I made it through. I'm in work now exhausted but I did have some coffee and I have half a day left. I must go to bed early tonight.

My eating habits are still not the best. I so wish I had a personal chef. I mean, wouldn't that be so nice?!

Week 1, Day 1 (Chest and Back and Ab Ripper X) - Monday

Monday - back in the swing of things. Got up early at 5:00 and started my workout. Doing weights again felt good. I am hoping to get a jog/walk in this evening with the dog to get some cardio. I did take pictures but will have to post when I lose all the pounds :)

Eating-wise, this is going to be very difficult this week. We have to clean out our freezer and eat all the left-over food so my goal this week will be portions.

Starting Weight: 141.8
Goal Fitness Weight: 120/125
Currently Size 10

And So It Begins (again)

I am a sucker for infomercials - especially exercise programs. So, on comes P90X. OMG - have to have it! So, I started this out as my New Years Resolution. I did well for 60 days. I was on hiatus and decided to start it back up again.

P90X is a program that Beachbody and Tony Horton put out. It is supposed to be extreme fitness program and "confuses" muscles. There are three programs: Lean, Classic and Double. Second time around, I am doing the classic again. The only thing I didn't like the first time I did it was I didn't think there was enough cardio so I'm sort of revamping it this time around. I will try and post my progress and if I'm brave enough...post pics.