Day 45: Old Asian Lady Logic

Yeah! I've gone everyday this week so far! Sunday through Wednesday. Good streak so far 2200+ calories burned. Yesterday, I went to Strike! Great class. Well, before the class I was talking to an older Asian lady. She was in amazing shape, and she was very talkative, so what could I do but talk to her. Well, she went on and on about trying to stay in shape. I said something like, "Yeah, you have to keep the weight in check." Well, this woman looked me up and down and gave me a look.

I know a man wouldn't notice, but women notice those little things. Especially when you're self-conscious about your weight. So, I continued talking to her until, thank God! Amy started the class.

I did take kickboxing tonight even though I was a little sick these last two days with food poisoning. But I went, and my knee hurts like hell, but it's okay. It'll be worth it when 50 pounds go away.

Tomorrow, since I can't get up and work out, I'm going to write. I'm going to get up at 6a (instead of 5a) and get to a coffee shop to write. I need to write.

Day 29: Miracle

I could not sleep last night. It was the definition of ridiculous. I was too tired to read, but not too tired to watch Friends. I was too tired to bake, but not to tired to read the internet. And I planned on getting to the gym this morning, but watching the clock tick past 10p, 11p, and then midnight, I knew it was impossible.

So, I must say it was a damn miracle I dragged myself to the gym for the 645p kickboxing class with David. And you know what? I almost left half way through. But I knew I would hate myself if I did. My knee was hurting, I was out of breath. Ridiculous. But I stayed and kicked ass. I made it. And I plan on doing it again tomorrow. And getting to the gym in the morning. That's right, the morning.

Good things have come on the writing front, as well. As soon as I post this blog I am opening my document and going to write. The right people know I'm writing this and, as I said, the pressure is on.

I will start doing a weekly recommendation to help me explore more things whether it be music, cooking, books. This week my recommendation is in the music category.


Bomba Estereo is a Columbian band that mixes live instruments and computerized loops. It's fun music that is good for dancing and writing. I found them via NPR.

Next Monday, I will have another recommendation.

This blog just became something more.

Day 25: Absent

Hi everyone who reads my blog. Probably no one. But anyway, I've been absent this week and plan on being absent for the rest of it. This week I don't care. But you know what? I lost a pound. Why?

Why is it when I do nothing and eat whatever I want (in proper portions) I lose a pound? I'm getting so excited about cooking that it would be difficult to stay on track, but portions are key. I was good on my portions yesterday.

But you know what? I wrote my entire outline for my book. I know how it will end. I'm writing starting this weekend.

Day 20: Early Saturday

I made it! I made it to the gym on a Saturday at 8a! Yay for boyfriend who works out, too and pushed me to the gym. We did our own home workout, but then went and burned some serious calories.

On my other goal front, I've now told my boss about it, so the fire is under my butt. I've got to get it written and have her rape it to be published. Outline will be finished today! Today. today. Maybe. haha. Inspiration! Come and get me!

Day 9 Part 2

Oh yeah, that's right. I went to the gym again. I burned 1400+ calories today. Damn straight. The reason I am scared of going to the gym in the evening is because of a sickness only my good friends know. I have an uncontrollable need to get a fantastic parking spot. I dented my last car because of it.

And the main complaint I have about my fabulous apartment is the lack of parking come 6pm. I would have to park 3-4 buildings away. But after parking said 4 buildings away last night, I realized that it was nothing. It wasn't like I had to park on the street across the highway. It was across a parking lot within my complex. So, my fear is beginning to wane. If I can get over my parking fear (and my fear of dead bodies--not having to do with the gym necessarily) I could so lose this weight.

So, gym twice a day. Who was I kidding. Me working out at home. HA!

But on another happy note, I have been rebitten by the writing bug. Half of my manuscript has been outlined. And I know how the rest will go. I need to get cracking harder, but I think I know what my motivation will be. I just need to get it out there for the world.

Here we go. Day 10-- double digits. Bring it on!

Day 6: Fail

Last night, my wonderful boyfriend came in from College Station to spend the weekend with me. So, I cooked, which made my calorie mark a little high. But not overly crazy. We then went to bed around 10p. Both extremely exhausted.

This morning, I distinctly remember waking up just before 8a and saying, "Let's go to the gym." He then draped his arm across me and said, "Okay." We then went back to sleep for a couple hours. So, the gym was out. We made a healthy breakfast--well, I did. And then he went off to play Magic. I love it when he comes in town for just a few hours to play a large fraction of it at a store across town.

Anyway, we had, and by we, I mean me, a healthy lunch, and I spent the majority of the day catching up on my Netflix movies. All the while munching, snaking, and shopping. Oh, but I did buy a George Foreman grill. This will help with healthy cooking. So, it's like I'm preparing for health today. See below.

I did go to the gym today. Despite everything, I got a massage. And honestly, while I did not burn and cardio calories, I had my muscles repaired by the wonderful masseuse, Stephany. But there are many diets and work outs that call for a day off. Galen did say after lunch that he would make both of us go to the gym tomorrow morning before his appointment and subsequent exit from Austin. So my fraction of time with my boyfriend, who I love, will be spent apart or sweating profusely. And not in a good, or pleasurable way unfortunately.

This did turn into more of a rant than a blog, but I wanted to relay that I did nothing today. But I will feel good in knowing I burned 3600 calories this week (a pound), and the damage I saw on the scale was not as bad as it was on Monday. I would put the number on this, but I'm honestly too ashamed to admit the number. It is much less than what it was in high school, but it is more than what it was a year ago.

Tomorrow, the gym. Monday, the gym. Hopefully, tomorrow writing. I feel like the first step to writing is an outline. I don't have an outline. I will map something out tomorrow and get to it. I have up to chapter three, and the first act break is coming up.