Looking For An Event

So, I guess it's time I become "one of those people." You know the people I'm talking about. The event people. Now, don't get me wrong...I understand these events usually raise money for very good causes. Not sure why I'm so opposed to becoming one of those people, but I've already become a gym person. Oy vey with the new labels!! JK!

I've found this website that shows the local stuff for 2012.

http://www.halfmarathons.net
(Ok, and not being the best at blogging, I haven't quite figured out how to make the web address a link to the website. Be patient...knowledge will come to those who blog)

There's always the Turkey Trots across Texas during Thanksgiving. This one being in Houston, where I spend most Thanksgivings.

Maybe I should find a cause I am into, and do it that way. Obviously, I would be interested in raising money for SEVERAL things including, ovarian cancer, diabetes, heart health, adoption, suicide prevention, etc, etc, etc. Seem to be quite a few around, so let me consult with my social advisor, and revisit this topic soon.

Jersey Shore Meets Euless, TX

It just never gets old! Guys at the gym make me laugh so hard, I feel like I've had another core workout. I needed to continue my quest to work off those saddlebags, which are exercises on the floor mat. A bunch of meat-heads were over there literally lifting up their shirts comparing abs. Not that they were bad to look at, but the conversation could have been understood by a gnat!

"Dude! Look at this! (showing off abs)"
"Dude! I hear metabolism slows at 30 and we lose all this."
"Dude! I'm 18! This ain't goin' anywhere!"
"Dude! I'm tellin' ya, if we don't keep it up, it's all going away."
"Dude! No way!"

Since I was already on the floor, I was literally ROFL (on the inside, of course). Since they were taking up the ENTIRE mat admiring themselves, I just plopped down smack in the middle of them and started my thing. Oh, I got some looks. I wanted to say, "Yes boyz, this is what After-30 looks like" and freak 'em out, but I figured my radiant cellulite was already taking its toll on their baby eyes. My inner-narcissist will take pride knowing I inspired them to continue their quest for high metabolism.

Another Round

Get your popcorn ready! There are a few things to report today.

Pappasitos was a HUGE success!! It's a bit blurry, but you get the picture :-)

I went another round with Killer today. She thought core exercises would be best...SURE! WHY NOT! I was laying on my back, holding 5lb weights in each hand. The task was to lift my legs straight up in the air, and lift my body (with the 10lb total) to meet my legs there in the middle. Here's what it's supposed to look like (add weights in the hands):

What actually happened, though, was that I rolled on over to the left...sigh! How is I keep losing balance when I'm already on the ground???!!! I did, then, find my balance, and stay in one place after that. GEESH!! She says, "Your core needs to get stronger." You think?! LOL!!

I didn't go to the gym yesterday, so I stuck around a bit longer for cardio today. While on the treadmill, I look out and see this 80ish looking Grandma out there pushing weights!! GO GRANNY!!! She had on a cute pink top to match her cute pink pants and shoes. Hysterically awesome!! She and The Mick need to meet! Maybe not...he's married.

Also, I would like to mention that of all the muscle groups, my calf muscles get the most angry when worked on. Arms, core, chest, back, other legs parts, just get sore and achey. I now know why all those workout people walk funny. It's not a funky strut of maladaptive confidence...it's calf pain! It's like knives shooting through my legs. I can't even straighten my legs to walk without some sincere effort. And then that effort continues. I can initially stand on my tip-toes, and work REAL HARD to get flat footed. It's one foot at a time. Granted this only lasts a couple hours, but man-OH-man, it's a rough couple of hours!

Ok, that's a lot already. If I'm getting antsy typing, maybe you're getting antsy reading.

Later taters!

It's Real...And It's SPECTACULAR!!!

I DID IT!!! IT'S WORKING!!!!

It's Real...
All the changes, all the struggle, all the vegetables, all the appointments with The Mick (and the few others), all the new recipes, all of the agonizing "good decisions" at restaurants, all the grocery shopping, all the hours prepping for the week to make sure I eat right...that's what's real!

...And It's SPECTACULAR!!!
Went to the doc for my checkup, and I no longer have to take my blood pressure medication!!! He even clapped for me :-) I've been having these dizzy spells. First thing he did was check my ears for sinus-y stuff, and there was nothing. My blood pressure was normal, and I've been off the medication for about a week. He thinks I was getting dizzy with the medication, because it was taking the pressure too low. YES!!!!! I DID IT!! The exercise has paid off!! What a HUGE blessing, considering my family history!!!

Also, I've been off the cholestoral medication for about 3 weeks. Since I made all the food changes, he is checking to see the "true" results, and hoping to take me off that as well!!! AAAAHHHHH!!!!! EXTREMELY HAPPY DANCE!!!!!!

I said, "I guess I shouldn't go celebrate with a huge bowl of queso." He said, "Sure you can...if it's just once." SURE I CAN!!! Now, who has the best queso??? In my humble opinion...Pappasitos, here I come!!

So, that's at least TWO medications I've come off of since I started this blog...thyroid and blood pressure, both exercise related! Thank you, Lord!!

Oh yes...I'm going there!

Reason #856 to stress eat...HURT FEELINGS!!! Yes, this is a bit deep, so here's your chance to exit if you wish. For those who have stayed, I'm upset, so there ya go! I'll try to be a bit discrete, but man, am I frustrated! There are certain times in my life, like now, where I don't fit the "norm" of what "should" be going on. Whoever created this "norm" is on my hit list. Some people who don't fit this "norm" have the luxury of keeping the "abnormal" private. I, however, do not! Whoever thinks they are such the better person because they are in this "norm" (or privately abnormal) is oblivious to pretty much everything, I've decided! When is it ok to just be? When is it ok to not have "EVERYTHING" "EVERYONE ELSE" has? When is it good enough to play the cards I've been dealt? (Which I think I play quite well, thank you very much!) IT'S NEVER ENOUGH!! I'm tired of it. I'm frustrated by it. Quite frankly, it's exhausting! Then, when I'm tired, frustrated, and exhausted...I want Taco Bueno! If I go get Taco Bueno, then I feel guilty, which isn't exactly the best feeling to add to the mix. Then, I'm mad all over again!

So, I'm taking this stand, via this blog, that I can sort-of hide behind, but not really. The stand is this...PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS GOOD AND PURE...Think of the people around you. Think of how your words and actions may impact the people around you. THINK, for goodness sake, THINK! Think how what you are saying and doing, or not saying and not doing, might actually be hurting the people around you, PLEASE!!! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!!

Thank you, and good night!

He's BACK!

Pre-Workout:
The Mick is back from his 3 week cruise, so when I see him tonight I expect to see a mini-George Hamilton (old guy with gray hair and skin too tan for his own good). Can't wait! Also, I had this idea that I would change up my routine a bit and alternate one week with The Mick and another with The Kid. The Kid is no longer available for training!! WHAT?!?!? That didn't last long. Oh well. Wish him well. Killer is still available, so I'm going to start seeing her on Saturdays. Gotta get this stomach pooch under control, along with the sails that flap in the wind under my arms! No more flapping!!!

Had the weekend trip with the girls this past weekend. Great weekend, but I'll have to say I'm a bit disapointed in myself. Man, have I really let myself go over the past 15 years. WOW, that was deep! Sorry! Here we are after a little hike down to the rushing river! Notice I have the only messed up hair! I'm gonna take that to mean I did the most hiking...lol!

Ok, and I was going to post the rushing river, however the memory card just fell into an abyss in the computer!!!!! KEVIN!!!!! (he's not here right now, so we'll have to wait...sniff, sniff).

Post-Workout
MY ARMS ARE GOING TO FALL OFF!!!! That's the good news :-) Bad news is that The Mick has to have a surgery where he can't lift anything over 10 lbs for 3 weeks! That means he ain't workin' for the next 3 weeks!!! Back to the good news...The Kid still works there, just not on the internet for some reason! So, I'll stick with The Kid and Killer for now. Hope The Mick's ok. His cruise was through the Mediterranean. How cool was that, right?!?!

I have a few more deep thoughts, as far as working out and stuff go. going to make it a new post...after dinner, of course ;-)

New People = New Nicknames!!!

Some new people at the gym who NEED nicknames!! Hulk Hogan - about 50ish, about half the size of Hulk Hogan (still a sizable guy), walks around in a mostly torn yellow t with ankle weights strapped on. Also strapped on is the seat belt to every machine he works. After he straps himself in, he battles all the weights on every machine as they lift him up in the chair...when do you think it will hit him that if he lowered the weight, he'd stay put in the chair? He's also shaved everywhere the eye can see...legs, arms, chest, you get the picture...so he's very shiney!

New trainer, since The Mick is on a cruise. We'll call him The Kid. He looks to be about 12, but I'm sure he's more like 25. He hurts me, BUT I guess no pain, no gain! I was with The Kid during a workout this week, and Creepy Monotone Guy (that needs to eat a hamburger) was at the next machine over. He says, "Don't let this be an excuse not to come to spin class on Friday." YIKES!!! HE RECOGNIZES ME!!

Other new trainer...Killer! I still can't walk with ease! She says, "What are we doing today?" I say, "How about legs." She says, "GREAT! Legs are fun!" What happened next is too traumatic to discuss...

Was able to run 10 minutes on the treadmill, in 5 minute intervals (not after Killer's workout, though!). I think the bronchitis is finally gone. Lungs aren't burning anymore during aerobic workouts, and I'm not coughing anymore afterward, PRAISE THE LORD!!! Spin class is getting a bit easier. Still kicks my butt though.

Lost the focus for eating well about Wednesday. Just comes and goes I guess. Just couldn't take anymore salad. Gonna go back to the drawing board and figure out something different.

Puttin' right along!