Running Goals

If she can do it,

I can do it.

One of the boyfriend's friend's girlfriend

[who's already teeny-tiny]

has started running

and constantly posts picture

before&after her runs

which irritates the shit out of me.

It's pure jealousy on my part.

I've always been a runner,

but not very serious.

Sure, crosscountry&track in highschool,

but never much more.

I want to run a marathon...

...I've been saying it for years.

I need to just do it.

So instead of getting annoyed

when she posts her show-off pictures

I need to get off my ass

and go for a run.

Today I make a vow:

by this time next year,

I will have run a half marathon.

[faster than her!]

I got in 3 miles around 24mins
on the treadmill.
I really need to start getting up
for morning runs, though.

Day 232

Breakfast:
Grapefruit - 50cals
Lunch:
Cucumber - 20cals
Almonds - 180cals
Dinner:
Romaine w/ Peppers & Olive Oil - 150cals

Exercise:
Walk - 150cals
Cycling - 350cals

NET: -100

Walk&Tan

I finally found a worthy tanning salon today.

I haven't found one since I moved...

mostly because I was trying to cut back

and because the boyfriend haggled tanning

into our monthly gym membership.

But I pretty much hate those beds.

So I found a high quality salon

just a mile down the street from my house

with high pressure beds.

I walked there

and it took me back to my college days

when I'd walk to the tanner at dusk

and lay in a big comfy bed

for my 20 minutes of "me time."

I feel so happy right now.

I love memories

and I love wonderful tanners.

Good day for me.

No matter how many people

tell me how awful it is for me...

tanning will probably always be

one of my favorite things.

Day 231

Breakfast:
Grapefruit - 100cals
Lunch:
Almonds - 180cals
Carrots - 50cals
Snack:
Apple - 60cals
Dinner:
Taco Salad - 150cals

Exercise:
2 Mile Walk - 200cals
Incline Walk - 200cals
Chest @ Gym - 150cals

NET: -10

Pizza Face

I've had a horrible complexion lately.

It's embarrassing.

I feel like a 13-year-old boy

with a pizza face.

It could be the adderall

[which I'm out of...]

or stress.

Whatever the reason,

it's very frustrating.

Makes me not want to work on my body

when I can't control my face.

I suppose,

instead of being defeated

I should work harder.

Cleaning my diet completely

to cut out anything

that could make my face

explode.

I do not want to look gross

on vacation.
(at least my jaw&cheekbones are lookin' skinny.)

Day 229-230

Day 237
Brunchish:
Celery & Peanut Butter - 300cals
Dinner:
"Taco Salad" - 200cals
[lettuce, black beans, salsa, guacamole]
Dessert:
Dry Cinnamon Chex - 100cals

Exercise:
Stairs Run - 200cals

Day 238
Breakfast:
Celery & Peanut Butter - 200cals
Lunch:
"Taco Salad" - 200cals Dinner:
Grapefruit - 100cals

Exercise:
Stairs Run - 200cals

NET: 400

VeganVaca Inspo

30 days till vacation

so I'm going vegan till then.

I don't eat much meat as it is,

but I figured I'd be serious

just for a little while

before vacation.

I was a vegetarian for most of my life

and I'd love to go back to it.

Being vegan and eating all organic

would be my ultimate dream.

My hopes with our new home purchase

is to have a great garden in the backyard.

Eventually,

I'd like to grow all my food

and/or

eat entirely local.

Can't wait to show off my

Vegan Bikini Bod.
...

My inspiration for going vegan

was a photo tweeted by BeFitMotivation

(an excellent handle to follow.)

It's now my computer background

and I love the bright colors

and positive vibes it gives me.

Great thing to look at often

just avoiding the eggs& yogurt for now.

Day 227

Breakfast:
Apples - 100cals
Lunch:
Apples - 100cals
Dinner:
Romaine w/ Peppers, Olives, Vinegar&Oil - 200cals
Dessert:
Orange Italian Ice - 100cals

Exercise:
Walk w/ Stairs - 200cals

NET: 300

Bodysuit&Weight

I've been wanting a bodysuit.

I have tons of cute&fun bottoms

- floral skirts&pants -

- tiedye&corderoy summer shorts -

and I wanted a top to "tuck in"

so I figured a bodysuit would be perfect.

I found a black danskin on amazon

and it was delivered yesterday.

.I LOVE IT.

I need to buy more in every color.

So handy...

and so motivating

to have a tight bodysuit to wear.

I finally weighed myself last night

...first time in over a month...

and I was still at 125lbs

- 125.0 to be exact -

which was pretty exciting since I haven't

completely behaved this past month.

Day 234

Breakfast:
Apples - 100cals
Lunch:
Apples - 100cals
Dinner:
Chicken Soup - 150cals
[THROW UP]
Greek Salad - 200cals

Exercise:
Walk w/ Stairs - 200cals

NET: 350 [250]

LesBWorkoutBuddies

I know-I know I'm way behind on discovering this show, but I ran across Bravo's Workout on Netflix and fell in love with the first season. As the show progressed through seasons 2&3, I think Jackie Warner turned into quite the selfish bitch, but it was still motivating to watch a show revolving around personal training&workout.

The lesbian hooks up tickled my fancy, too, since I haven't had a great lesbian affair in a couple years. (and - if this boyfriend of mine is it in for the long haul - I probably never will.) The trainer Jackie started hooking up with in the gym is a hot-hot-hot girl. And the two of them make a pretty sexy match - though it was obvious Jackie would never hold that adorable relationship together cause she's a control-freak-mess.

I could look at pictures of Rebecca Cardon
all day every day.

All the other characters were pretty cute&entertaining. There was drama, of course, but it really did focus mostly on workouts and the transformation of clients throughout the season, so I think it's worth watching if you have Netflix.

Day 233

Breakfast:
Apples - 100cals
Lunch:
Apples - 100cals
Dinner:
Salad w/ FF Ranch - 150cals
Dessert:
Cookie Dough - 100cals
[THROW UP]

Exercise:
Walk w/ Stairs - 200cals

NET: 250 [150]

Apple Cleanse

The boyfriend&I have decided to do

an Apple Cleanse this week.

I have a little reunion dinner

with a few girlfriends coming to my area

and he has a golf outing,

so we'd both like to look good this weekend.

I found the cleanse on livestrong.com

and it seems very simple and easy to follow.

Apples from morning to evening

then green veggies for dinner.

I mostly picked it

because we have a fridge full of apples

and lots of frozen veggies.

I'm excited for the week.

I love little kick-off times.
Today wasn't so successful, though.
I had a free chips & queso coupon
waiting in my mailbox, 
so I let myself cheat a little.
Days 2-5 will be better.

Day 232

Breakfast:
Apple - 100cals
Lunch:
Apple - 100cals
Dinner:
Chips & Cheese - 200cals
Dessert:
Raspberry Froyo - 100cals

Exercise:
Run - 300cals

NET: 200cals

Wedding Look

I was on a motivation roller coaster

leading up to my friend's wedding

but I think I got it together

the week before.

I made some cleanse tea

did some tanning

and had a few "ok" workouts.

The morning of the wedding

I did a quick shoulder workout,

went for a long run, and

- unhealthy, I know -

didn't drink any water for 2 days.

The dehydration + the workout

really made my muscles&bones pop.

I sent my judgmental mother a pic

and she commented on how tiny I looked.

Perfect.

(I got all these tips from an episode of Workout

...guess I'll post about the show sooner/later.)

Day 229-231

Friday:

Breakfast:

Orange Mango Smoothie - 150cals

Lunch:

Greek Salad - 200cals

Dinner:

Beer & Shots - 500cals

Exercise:

Lots of Walking in Heels - 300cals

Saturday:

Breakfast:

Cheddar Omlette - 200cals

Lunch:

House Salad - 150cals

Mashed Potatoes, Corn, & Gravy - 200cals

Dinner:

Chili - 100cals

[THROW UP]

Exercise:

Walk - 200cals

Sunday:

Lunch:

Salad - 200cals

Burger w/ Green Olives & Mustard - 200cals

[THROW UP]

Dinner:

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy - 150cals

Dessert:

Caramel Froyo w/ Syrup - 200cals

Exercise:

Run - 200cals

100 Jumping Jacks - 100cals

3 Day NET: 1450 [1150]

Tan Trip

So the boyfriend&I booked a

One-Week European Cruise/Vacation

for the end of May.

The two of us

and two other couples

for a week

in bikinis.

.I Can't Fucking Wait.

.36 Days to get in Tip-Top shape.

I can do this.

I will be the hottest girlfriend on the trip.

Another Goal:

Stick with tanning.

Day 228

Lunch:
Broccoli Cheddar w/ French Bread - 250cals
Dinner:
Chicken Stir Fry - 150cals
Chips & FF Cheese - 100cals

Exercise:
Walk w/ Stairs - 150cals

NET: 350

Mannequin Chub

I ran across this article a while ago

about "full figured" mannequins in Sweden.

Though I prefer to

be tiny-see tiny-think tiny

I do commend this store for showcasing

"real bodies."

It's sad that people can't control themselves

and end up fat&unhealthy

but this mannequin really isn't as bad

as most of the nasties walking around...

So I don't mind her.

http://shine.yahoo.com
/healthy-living/
swedish-mannequins-cause-a-controversy
--192108535.html

Day 227

Lunch:
Greek Salad - 200cals
Snack:
Peanut Butter - 100cals
Apple - 30cals Dinner:
Taco Salad - 200cals

Exercise:
Incline Walk - 300cals

NET: 230

Tiny Housewife

The new Housewife

- Lydia McLaughlin -

on Real Housewives of O.C.

is a tiny lady.

I love when new characters appear

to throw some thinspo in my face.

She's beautiful, too.

She may-or-may-not drive me nuts

but so far

I like her presence

with her tiny arms&legs&outfits.

Her introduction in last night's episode

made me feel very thinspired.

Day 226

Breakfast:
Apple Slices - 100calsLunch:
Peanut Butter - 200cals
Chips & Guacamole - 200calsDinner:
Cheese Bread - 200cals
Exercise:
Incline Walk - 300cals

NET: 400

Tragic Motivation

I think its incredibly annoying when people latch on to tragedy that has nothing to do with them, but this whole ordeal with the Boston Marathon has really hit my heart. The fact that all these people who were working so hard to better their lives were so negatively effected in the blink of an eye hits home to me.

It makes me remember to

live my life to the fullest

- stop sweating the small stuff -

- do what I want when I want to do it -

- without giving excuses or finding distractions. -

Life is so short and precious
and the person I want to be should be the person I am.
Since, I'm not there yet,
I need to get my ass in gear and get there.
I need to live the life I want
while it's still there for the living.

I took a little break from blogging.
Got a promotion at work...
started house-hunting with the boyfriend...
prepped for holidays and friends' weddings...
excuses excuses excuses.
They may all be legitimate reasons not to take control, but I will not allow myself to be taken over again.

Thank goodness I didn't gain during this break.
I'm actually feeling pretty tiny, but I "haven't had time" to weigh myself.
Getting my shit together right now.
I'm back.
That's all there is to it.
And I will reach all my goals.

Day 225

Lunch:
Greek Salad w/ Pita & Dressing - 200cals
Snack:
Peanut Putter - 300cals
Tootsie Rolls - 100calsDinner:
Cheese Bread - 200cals
[THROW UP]
Dessert:
Blood Orange Sorbet - 200cals
Exercise:
Stairs Walk - 200cals

NET: 800 [600]