I made some significant changes to my diet last week. I gave up meat again (except seafood and eggs), and I gave up my beloved regular soda. Most days last week I just had one 20 oz. Diet Coke, but on a couple of days I had more. It was my way of weaning myself off of soda altogether. And here I am, on my second day of being totally soda free. Today has been much harder than yesterday. Man, it’s a true addiction… But, I’m doing it. It’s been so long since I’ve put together any stretch of having any awareness of what I’m putting into my body, so I’m really proud of this past week. I’m glad that my head seems to be halfway out of my fat ass and looking toward good healthy. I did a lot of things “wrong” last week (a couple of nights of heavy partying) and a day on the road and at the ballpark led to eating lots of bad stuff. But for once in my life, I’m focusing on the good from the week. I lost 2 pounds last week. Normally, after I’ve made changes or have gone on a “diet” or what have you, I would beat the shit out of myself for only losing two pounds the first week. (At this weight, I’m capable of way, way more). But you know what, I’m pretty fucking happy with it. I also started walking Jesse more. We started at a mile (that’s all she could do), and then last night we got in 1 2/3 miles. Did I think I’d start off walking 3 miles at a time? Fuck yeah I did. But I’ve gotten out there, and I’m (and my poor fat dog) getting better. I’ve got just 6 ½ weeks to the 5k in Vegas. I’ll be ready.
Life has continued to be crazy busy, but I like this craziness much better than being at the ballpark every night. Last night, after work, I went to the pharmacy, then the store, made dinner, worked on the book for an hour and a half, then took Cal to the park (he does obstacle courses on the playground) while I walked Jesse, and then I worked on the book another hour. What a difference my life makes when we aren’t in season. I’ve got to hand the book back over to my editor on the 10th, so I’m going to have pretty full evenings until then. That’s what I get for over indulging this weekend…but it was worth it! Friday night, I went out for “a drink” with a co-worker, and ended up hanging out with her friend well after she left. We had a great time, and I still managed to get home fairly early-early enough to walk Jesse and take Cal to the park anyway-oh, and drop Ryne off for a sleepover. That kid is never home. Saturday my cousin Jouni came to town to celebrate her birthday. We had a really nice day and then went on a riverboat for dinner and karaoke. What a blast! Sunday we went into Chicago to the White Sox game. I love an excuse to hate on the Yankees. It was a long day, but there was still time for the book after we got home. I think I need to take this week off to recover from my weekend. If only…right? I’m sure everyone feels that way every week.
Well, lunch is winding down, so I should get back to the thing that pays the bills. Here’s hoping you’re finding yourself happy with your journey and purpose in this life. Life is about enjoying now..not waiting for tomorrow…waiting for someone to love us more…waiting for that dream job…and all of that kind of crap. We have right now. Let’s make the most of it. Here’s to 2 pounds ;0
Oh, and I’ll leave you with the video for Run. (I’ll have to watch it, too). I’ve heard the song a million times, and I like the little story in my head. This song has been out for several years, but for some reason I’ve heard it both mornings this week, on the radio, while driving into work. How can you go wrong with a song with these lyrics:
I'm amazing
When you're beside me
I am so much more
And I feel your fingers
Pound like thunder
And I am so much more
You’re welcome J
~Jen
Life has continued to be crazy busy, but I like this craziness much better than being at the ballpark every night. Last night, after work, I went to the pharmacy, then the store, made dinner, worked on the book for an hour and a half, then took Cal to the park (he does obstacle courses on the playground) while I walked Jesse, and then I worked on the book another hour. What a difference my life makes when we aren’t in season. I’ve got to hand the book back over to my editor on the 10th, so I’m going to have pretty full evenings until then. That’s what I get for over indulging this weekend…but it was worth it! Friday night, I went out for “a drink” with a co-worker, and ended up hanging out with her friend well after she left. We had a great time, and I still managed to get home fairly early-early enough to walk Jesse and take Cal to the park anyway-oh, and drop Ryne off for a sleepover. That kid is never home. Saturday my cousin Jouni came to town to celebrate her birthday. We had a really nice day and then went on a riverboat for dinner and karaoke. What a blast! Sunday we went into Chicago to the White Sox game. I love an excuse to hate on the Yankees. It was a long day, but there was still time for the book after we got home. I think I need to take this week off to recover from my weekend. If only…right? I’m sure everyone feels that way every week.
Well, lunch is winding down, so I should get back to the thing that pays the bills. Here’s hoping you’re finding yourself happy with your journey and purpose in this life. Life is about enjoying now..not waiting for tomorrow…waiting for someone to love us more…waiting for that dream job…and all of that kind of crap. We have right now. Let’s make the most of it. Here’s to 2 pounds ;0
Oh, and I’ll leave you with the video for Run. (I’ll have to watch it, too). I’ve heard the song a million times, and I like the little story in my head. This song has been out for several years, but for some reason I’ve heard it both mornings this week, on the radio, while driving into work. How can you go wrong with a song with these lyrics:
I'm amazing
When you're beside me
I am so much more
And I feel your fingers
Pound like thunder
And I am so much more
You’re welcome J
~Jen
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