Operation Shelf Booty

OSB is in full effect.  Thursday, I did 30 minutes of stair stepper and 25 minutes of stair master as my cardio.  I also did single legged deadlifts using a kettlebell (15 reps-2 sets).  Friday, I took a break, Saturday I did 30 minutes stair stepper and 25 minutes stair master, along with 3 sets of 20 jumping lunges and 3 sets of 20 good  mornings.  Yesterday, I did 1 15 minute run and some bicep/tricep work.

I am taking a break from the scale until I feel like I should step on it again.

Have a great week!

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Wedding Bells

   Yesterday I went to my friend, running buddy and co worker's wedding.  It was beautiful, even though the weather was terrible.  Here is a glimpse:

That's me at another co worker, all smiles!, I know it looks like a hat on my head it is actually a headband.

The wedding was held at a farm house outside of the city, very cozy.  Guest list was nice and small about 50 people.

Happy bride and groom

T shirts from the groom's dad!  Too funny.

Congratulations Jen and Jesse!

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Real Talk

   I am hungry.  These last few days I have been hitting the gym hard.  I feel guilty if I do not go, because I am paying so much a month.  The problem is that I am hungrier, because I am working out more.  Since I am working out more, I am eating more and thus my weight is going up.  This is the worst catch 22 ever.  I do not know what to do.  I am upset because the scale is once again creeping up.  I was doing so well and then this week things are falling apart.  At this point I am starting not to care get mad, but deep down inside it make me sad that although I am trying hard, the scale is slapping me in the face.  I don't know what to do...

Ro has Operation Bust Gut I am have Operation Summer Shelf Booty.

Everyday that I am at the gym I am going to incorporate at least TWO exercises that are booty (glute) specific.  My booty has always been none existent and I really want to lift and shape for the summer.

Yesterday, I did:

• Jump squats 30 secs x 3
• Walking lunges 2 sets of 15

My cardio of choice is the stair-stepper for half an hour 9along with other cardio, I try to do at least an hour a day).  I know that I am in better shape than I used to be because I could not do the stair stepper for that long and if I did I felt like I was going to die along the way.  Actually I used to call it Suicide because whenever I did that machine I felt like I was killing myself.  Now I fell great when I am done.  I am really trying to get this body in some sort of shape, I fell like Flabby Abby. I am so tired of being at the same weight (or more)  day in and day out.  I am done with this really.

I feel like a fraud.  People look at me and say

  "You lost weight" or " You lost more weight", blah, blah, blah, insert compliment I do not want to hear right now

I really want to tell them, "Actually n the last eek I have last and gained the same 10 pounds, at least twice"  But I am sure that they do not want to hear that.  I just wish that people wouldn't say anything to me.  I know that they are trying to bee nice, but if they only knew the truth.

  I have a lot more to go (45 pounds to the End Game) and I need to get my shit together.  This is NOT acceptable.  I am not taking this as seriously as I need to.  Why I am settling for this body, when it can look so much better.  Time to get it together!

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Get My Abs Some Water, Cause Their On Fiyah!

My weight is like a yo yo, one week it is down, the next it is up. I know that is is terrible for my body. Nothing more to say here.

The cashier from the pharmacy down the street commented on my weigh loss,"You lost so much weight! Just wanted to tell you that you look great! Not that you didn't look great before!" Haha, gotta love that line.

Did Pilates yesterday, wasn't a fan,but my abs are KILLING today, so I think that I will have to suck it up since I HATE to work my core. Hence the weak core, it is a vicious cycle.

Although my weigh on the scale is a fail, I feel so strong at the gym. I'm lovin it (bada da da da, I'm lovin it! Mcdonald's jingle)

Have a great night!

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Awww Yeah 16k Yeah!

As you can tell from my Pauly D title, I did it! I ran 16k! 5 more and I am at Half Marathon distance! Today was good, I was fine until about 12k then my legs felt so heavy, but I made it.
I went with my friend today and we ran downtown, the fact that there were so many lights was a bit annoying because we had to constantly stop/slow down. We had our water and I ate a sport bean every ten minutes



I really felt like they helped, two hours is a long time to run with no food. I am really proud, this is the longest I have ever ran! Next Sunday is another 16 and then we move to 18! I really cant believe this, last year I this time I had never run before, CRAZY!

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Tag Time

I am working on report cards and I decided that I need a break.  Note:  I took a break to go to the gym to do spinning and Zumba.  I loved it.  I also felt that I had to do the two of them because I ate 50 000 cupcakes today at our work staff bday celebration.  Cupcakes are my kryptonite.

 

I got this over at Ro's house. 

 

1. what is one food that, as an adult you love, but as a child you said you’d never touch?

To be honest, I was not a picky eater as a child.  I have never really been a fan of rice and I still stay away.

2. did you go to college? if yes, what was your major?

Yup, went to University twice.  Once did a Biology degree and the other time I did a teaching degree.  Not only am I cute, I am smart too ;)

3. what’s the most wild animal you’ve seen in real life (not counting the zoo)?

Well, I was in Singapore on vacation and they have peacocks wandering the street on one of the islands there...

4. have you ever been to a fortune teller?

Yes, once I went to a palm reader and she didn't say anything worthy (I want my 20$ back), then my mother made me go to this psychic, see-er, she had a few more interesting things to say, we will see if any of it come true...

5. can you juggle?

Nope

6. hardwood floors or carpet?

Not really a fan of carpet.

7. is it called “soda” or “pop”?

None, it is a "soft drink", that's what we say up here in Canada, eh?.  I guess if I have to choose I would go with soda.

8. what was your first car?

A BMW (bus, metro and walk), I did not have a car until 4 years ago when I got a real JOB.  It was a 2007 Mazda 3.

9. what is the most decadent dessert you’ve ever eaten?

Hmmmm, can't say that anything jumps out of my memory.  I did have  a Snickers crepe in Thailand.  Picture a warm crepe with a Snikers bar inside, all melted and gooey....

10. how often do you rearrange your furniture?

Never!?

Have a nice weekend!

16K on Sunday!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! (Home Alone face)

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Remember...

You may not be there yet, but you are closer than you were yesterday-- author unknown

Skipped hill training today had a headache, dizziness also didn't help. Took it real easy relaxing tonight.

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