My lovely readers~
My sincerest apologies. There really is no excuse for my absence accept that I have just been a schmuck lately. Sometimes in the winter I get like this. I just don't want to do anything because it is so f*ing cold outside. I become severely unmotivated and disconnected. Many people have told me that I live in the wrong state. This is probably true, but Minnesota spring, summer and fall totally make up for the crappy, cold, desolate, dead winter. Am I right? I can't wait for spring so I can run outside, go out to hh with my co-workers on a patio, go out clubbing on those hot summer nights, enjoy the lakes on my days of course TWINS BASEBALL! Did you hear? A preliminary agreement has been put in the works for a 10a -year contract extension for Joe Mauer! Man, I love that man ;) I could go on and on all day.
I just started running again. I figured that I should since I am still running a 10k in April. I have also been doing Jillian's 30-day shread. I am nervous to advance to level 2 because I still haven't mastered the push-up or the static lunge with bicep curl. Has anyone out there been to level 2? How is it? I weighed myself on Friday, and I went from 232.2 to 233.8, a gain of 1.6. I figured I would gain, since I had such a huge loss the week before, but no excuses, right? My goal is to be out of the 230's by this Friday. Wish me luck!
Well everyone, I am off to watch "My Life" with Michael Keaton. I hear it is a great movie and I could definitely use a nice, long, cleansing cry. I love them :)
I hope you all have a wonderful evening, and haven't completely abandoned my blog, but I don't blame you if you did. Heres to being better at staying in touch!
xoxo
Sheena
Monday, February 1, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Ohhhhhhhh Monday.
Hello Everyone!
I am so exhausted today. I was at my parents house for the big Vikings vs. Saints game last night, then I had to drive 2 hours back to Minneapolis. The game was so disappointing, but oh well. Now I am just dragging ass, lol. This exhaustion led to a very interesting morning. I woke up at 5:30 like usual to workout, but I didn't workout because I kinda feel funky today. I went through my normal routine and when I was all through I was freaking out because I was running a few minutes behind and I thought I was going to miss the bus. I looked at the clock and realized...it was only 6:15. I don't have to catch the bus until 7:25...wtf was I thinking? lol. Needless to say, I went back to sleep for another hour and was right on time for work! :)
This weekend was good. I did very well with my eating at my parent's house, which was great. Thanks for all of the well wishes, you guys are fantastic! :) Chocolate is my weakness, especially when it is in my mom's cookies. She makes the BEST chocolate chip cookies in the world, but I didn't go overboard...go me! :)
Jillian and I haven't met since Friday :) I was so sore this weekend that I decided to take some recovery time. I do plan on working out when I get off work today though. I am so impressed with the results I have gotten so far that I can't wait to keep doing it :)
How did everyone's weekend go? What were the highlights? The lowlights? Anyone have anything they need to vent about? I am here! Have a wonderful day my beauties. We are amazing!
xoxo
I am so exhausted today. I was at my parents house for the big Vikings vs. Saints game last night, then I had to drive 2 hours back to Minneapolis. The game was so disappointing, but oh well. Now I am just dragging ass, lol. This exhaustion led to a very interesting morning. I woke up at 5:30 like usual to workout, but I didn't workout because I kinda feel funky today. I went through my normal routine and when I was all through I was freaking out because I was running a few minutes behind and I thought I was going to miss the bus. I looked at the clock and realized...it was only 6:15. I don't have to catch the bus until 7:25...wtf was I thinking? lol. Needless to say, I went back to sleep for another hour and was right on time for work! :)
This weekend was good. I did very well with my eating at my parent's house, which was great. Thanks for all of the well wishes, you guys are fantastic! :) Chocolate is my weakness, especially when it is in my mom's cookies. She makes the BEST chocolate chip cookies in the world, but I didn't go overboard...go me! :)
Jillian and I haven't met since Friday :) I was so sore this weekend that I decided to take some recovery time. I do plan on working out when I get off work today though. I am so impressed with the results I have gotten so far that I can't wait to keep doing it :)
How did everyone's weekend go? What were the highlights? The lowlights? Anyone have anything they need to vent about? I am here! Have a wonderful day my beauties. We are amazing!
xoxo
Friday, January 22, 2010
Day 2 of Jillian
Hello Everyone!
Today was my weigh-in. Last week I was 236.4 and this morning I was.....232.2!!! A loss of: 4.2 lbs! Wooooooooooooooohooooooooooooo! :) I am happy as a clam! Jillian kicked my butt again this morning and my legs feel like they are on FIRE!
Thank you to those who posted vegetable ideas. They all sound ridiculously yummy and I can't wait to try them out.
I am a little nervous about this weekend. I have a doctors appointment down in Rochester so I decided to spend the weekend with my family. As I have said before, I do not have the best track record of eating at home. My dad and 3 brothers don't necessarily have to watch their "girlish" figures, so my mom always buys food that they like, which is usually junk...lol. Anyway, I am confident that I will do just fine, but just root for me this weekend, ok? Thanks! I am very excited to go home though because I get to spend time with my nephew!! He will be 14 months old on February 3 and he is sooooooo adorable! Here is a picture of him when he was about 11 months old.
Man, I LOVE him! :) Anyway, time for me to hit the road for the weekend. Two things I want you to always remind yourselves:
1. You are beautiful
2. You are worth it.
xoxo
Today was my weigh-in. Last week I was 236.4 and this morning I was.....232.2!!! A loss of: 4.2 lbs! Wooooooooooooooohooooooooooooo! :) I am happy as a clam! Jillian kicked my butt again this morning and my legs feel like they are on FIRE!
Thank you to those who posted vegetable ideas. They all sound ridiculously yummy and I can't wait to try them out.
I am a little nervous about this weekend. I have a doctors appointment down in Rochester so I decided to spend the weekend with my family. As I have said before, I do not have the best track record of eating at home. My dad and 3 brothers don't necessarily have to watch their "girlish" figures, so my mom always buys food that they like, which is usually junk...lol. Anyway, I am confident that I will do just fine, but just root for me this weekend, ok? Thanks! I am very excited to go home though because I get to spend time with my nephew!! He will be 14 months old on February 3 and he is sooooooo adorable! Here is a picture of him when he was about 11 months old.
Man, I LOVE him! :) Anyway, time for me to hit the road for the weekend. Two things I want you to always remind yourselves:
1. You are beautiful
2. You are worth it.
xoxo
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Day 2 of Jillian
Hello Everyone!
Wow am I sore. Jillian Michaels is a real ball buster...lol. I love it though. I feel really good and I can already sense that my body is changing. The worst part of the video is when we do static lunges with bicep curls. My legs are by far the least "in-shape" body part and these absolutely kill me. Oh, and who thought jumping jacks would be so damn difficult? lol. I am really excited for my weigh-in tomorrow! I hope I have lost SOMETHING. Even if I didn't, the important thing is that I am not giving up. Look at this woman, she is intense! Like I have said before, I wish I could have her kick my a$$ around the gym like she does with those Biggest Loser Contestants. I would be in top shape in no time!
I tried something different for lunch today. I LOVE pizza and I found these 200 calorie 1 serving pepperoni pizzas by DiGiorno....delicious! If you love pizza as much as I do but you don't want all of the fat and calories try these!
Eating has been going well lately. I went to the grocery store on monday and spent $120!!! I bought a fresh pineapple that isn't quite ripe yet, but I am so excited to cut it up and eat it. Does anyone have any vegetable suggestions? I really need to incorporate more veggies into my diet but I am not a fan of broccoli or carrots or celery. I need different ways to fix them. Any ideas are welcome. Well everyone I need to get back to work! Thanks for reading!
Inspirational quote for the day: "When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge" --
Tuli Kupferberg
xoxo
Wow am I sore. Jillian Michaels is a real ball buster...lol. I love it though. I feel really good and I can already sense that my body is changing. The worst part of the video is when we do static lunges with bicep curls. My legs are by far the least "in-shape" body part and these absolutely kill me. Oh, and who thought jumping jacks would be so damn difficult? lol. I am really excited for my weigh-in tomorrow! I hope I have lost SOMETHING. Even if I didn't, the important thing is that I am not giving up. Look at this woman, she is intense! Like I have said before, I wish I could have her kick my a$$ around the gym like she does with those Biggest Loser Contestants. I would be in top shape in no time!
I tried something different for lunch today. I LOVE pizza and I found these 200 calorie 1 serving pepperoni pizzas by DiGiorno....delicious! If you love pizza as much as I do but you don't want all of the fat and calories try these!
Eating has been going well lately. I went to the grocery store on monday and spent $120!!! I bought a fresh pineapple that isn't quite ripe yet, but I am so excited to cut it up and eat it. Does anyone have any vegetable suggestions? I really need to incorporate more veggies into my diet but I am not a fan of broccoli or carrots or celery. I need different ways to fix them. Any ideas are welcome. Well everyone I need to get back to work! Thanks for reading!
Inspirational quote for the day: "When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge" --
Tuli Kupferberg
xoxo
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Day 1 of Jillian
Hello Everyone!
Sorry I have been MIA lately. I had monday off to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Did I celebrate? Of course, by doing homework all day. I don't really have an excuse for yesterday so I won't try to make one up :) Anyway, HERE I AM!
I finally got "Jillian Michaels 30-day Shred" in the mail after a huge misunderstanding with the post office. I woke up at 5:30 a.m. and rocked it. It was ridiculous. I did level one and I was out of breath and sore. She kicked my ass, which is great because it is exactly what I need. I am really excited to see where this goes :)
This morning I ate the most delicious breakfast cookie. Here's the recipe:
1/3 cup Quaker Oats (not instant)
1 T Natural Peanut Butter
1/8 Cup of low-fat chocolate milk
1 T milk chocolate chips
Mix oats and PB together until you get a crumbly mixture. Add milk and chocolate chips and stir until well blended. Mash the mixture onto an appetizer size plate and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy (with a spoon)! You can substitute the chocolate chips for another mix-in or just add others! It is yummy deliciousness :)
No matter what you are doing today make sure you take time to look in the mirror and tell yourself that you are beautiful. No one can truly love you unless you love yourself first!
xoxo
Sheena
Sorry I have been MIA lately. I had monday off to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Did I celebrate? Of course, by doing homework all day. I don't really have an excuse for yesterday so I won't try to make one up :) Anyway, HERE I AM!
I finally got "Jillian Michaels 30-day Shred" in the mail after a huge misunderstanding with the post office. I woke up at 5:30 a.m. and rocked it. It was ridiculous. I did level one and I was out of breath and sore. She kicked my ass, which is great because it is exactly what I need. I am really excited to see where this goes :)
This morning I ate the most delicious breakfast cookie. Here's the recipe:
1/3 cup Quaker Oats (not instant)
1 T Natural Peanut Butter
1/8 Cup of low-fat chocolate milk
1 T milk chocolate chips
Mix oats and PB together until you get a crumbly mixture. Add milk and chocolate chips and stir until well blended. Mash the mixture onto an appetizer size plate and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy (with a spoon)! You can substitute the chocolate chips for another mix-in or just add others! It is yummy deliciousness :)
No matter what you are doing today make sure you take time to look in the mirror and tell yourself that you are beautiful. No one can truly love you unless you love yourself first!
xoxo
Sheena
Friday, January 15, 2010
I'm a model, ya know what I mean?
Hello Readers!
How is everyone today? Sorry I failed to post yesterday. I had every intention but was just busy with work, homework etc. So, I weighed in today. Last week I was 236.3 and this week I weighed in at.....236.4. That's right, a gain of .1 lbs. Of course I am disappointed that I didn't lose, but I didn't workout this week either. I really need to get my motivation back to hit the gym but this shows that even when I have a bad week exercise wise that I can still maintain my weight within a pound. Holla!
Anyone have any plans this weekend? I was supposed to have some of my friends over to celebrate my birthday but I am rescheduling for a warmer date. I just want to dance. Do you ever get that urge to just hit the dance floor and shake your booty? I just might have to crank the stereo in my apartment and have my own dance party, lol.
Some of you might be wondering how I thought of the name Destination: Runway. I have always thought it would be awesome to be a model. Not necessarily a Victoria's Secret Model, or a Supermodel but to eventually walk the runway. When I was 18 I went to a model search, interviewed, gave them some headshots etc. The agency called back and told me they wanted to represent me and that they were sending my shots to companies looking for models. Well, I never heard anything which sucked but I asked my mom about it a while ago and she told me that a few people had called and wanted to book me but she told them I was in school and didn't have time. WTF? The point of this whole rant is that eventually I want to do a runway show. It doesn't even have to be a big show, I just want to strut my stuff down that runway. Do you think I can do it? I know I can! And I will :)
Anyway, I hope you all have a fantastic weekend. Remember that our success stories depend on choices that WE make. You all are beautiful. Whether you gained weight this week or lost, know that this journey is one day at a time. Take time for yourself and remember to tell yourself you are beautiful at least once today.
Much love xoxo
How is everyone today? Sorry I failed to post yesterday. I had every intention but was just busy with work, homework etc. So, I weighed in today. Last week I was 236.3 and this week I weighed in at.....236.4. That's right, a gain of .1 lbs. Of course I am disappointed that I didn't lose, but I didn't workout this week either. I really need to get my motivation back to hit the gym but this shows that even when I have a bad week exercise wise that I can still maintain my weight within a pound. Holla!
Anyone have any plans this weekend? I was supposed to have some of my friends over to celebrate my birthday but I am rescheduling for a warmer date. I just want to dance. Do you ever get that urge to just hit the dance floor and shake your booty? I just might have to crank the stereo in my apartment and have my own dance party, lol.
Some of you might be wondering how I thought of the name Destination: Runway. I have always thought it would be awesome to be a model. Not necessarily a Victoria's Secret Model, or a Supermodel but to eventually walk the runway. When I was 18 I went to a model search, interviewed, gave them some headshots etc. The agency called back and told me they wanted to represent me and that they were sending my shots to companies looking for models. Well, I never heard anything which sucked but I asked my mom about it a while ago and she told me that a few people had called and wanted to book me but she told them I was in school and didn't have time. WTF? The point of this whole rant is that eventually I want to do a runway show. It doesn't even have to be a big show, I just want to strut my stuff down that runway. Do you think I can do it? I know I can! And I will :)
Anyway, I hope you all have a fantastic weekend. Remember that our success stories depend on choices that WE make. You all are beautiful. Whether you gained weight this week or lost, know that this journey is one day at a time. Take time for yourself and remember to tell yourself you are beautiful at least once today.
Much love xoxo
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