My baby boy finding his way in the middle of the night to spoon up against me with his head on the pillow next to mine!
So sweet!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Sunset Blisters
Yesterday I decided to attempt another run after developing quarter size blisters on my last run because I had no socks on. My test was walking the dog in my running shoes and see if the pain was tolerable, not so much!
Since I was craving a good sweaty workout and unable to run I thought....why not a nice bike ride on the greenway trail near my house, not as difficult as a run, but good enough.
I get to the trail and see the little mountain biking trail and say heck why not so as I'm riding down bouncing on and off rocks, dodging tree limbs and loving it and light bulb goes off in my head....YOU IDIOT!!! Last time you flipped your bike over cause you were trying to show off, how are you going to explain scrapes and bruises all over to Jeff right before your wedding day. So I took the rest of the trail a tad more cautiously.
I thought about hopping off the trail the first chance I got but instead I stayed and to my amazement realized why I had needed to mountain bike yesterday and why I decided to continue. I ended at the lake just in time for an amazing orange and purple sunset. I got off the bike, listened to the water hitting the land and just breathed in. This is why things happen and this is why I'll always remember this sunset and the blisters.
Since I was craving a good sweaty workout and unable to run I thought....why not a nice bike ride on the greenway trail near my house, not as difficult as a run, but good enough.
I get to the trail and see the little mountain biking trail and say heck why not so as I'm riding down bouncing on and off rocks, dodging tree limbs and loving it and light bulb goes off in my head....YOU IDIOT!!! Last time you flipped your bike over cause you were trying to show off, how are you going to explain scrapes and bruises all over to Jeff right before your wedding day. So I took the rest of the trail a tad more cautiously.
I thought about hopping off the trail the first chance I got but instead I stayed and to my amazement realized why I had needed to mountain bike yesterday and why I decided to continue. I ended at the lake just in time for an amazing orange and purple sunset. I got off the bike, listened to the water hitting the land and just breathed in. This is why things happen and this is why I'll always remember this sunset and the blisters.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Hungry
Okay so I go get my RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) and a whole body composition test done today.
I have a fabulous Metabolism apparantly and this has caused me issues lately in my muscle mass.
See I went for the test wondering where my muscles had recently dissappeared too, so I got my answer!
I'M STARVING MY MUSCLES AND BODY! Who knew. I eat pretty good and pretty healthy on the regular, but little did i know that just to wake up, get through the day and go home and sleep I need to eat a WHOPPING 2,600 calories. WOW! I knew I didn't eat enough but HOLY MOLY!! If you add in my regular exercise regimine that would add an additional 600-800 calories a day to that amount. AM I A FOOTBALL PLAYER???? NO!!! just a natural born food disposal I guess. Maybe thats why I was so small and compact for so long cause I remember being a complete and total pig that could and would continuously eat all day long just because. Guess i shouldn't have stopped.
So to follow orders I am attempting at increasing my food intake. Very difficult thus far, but I added a good 300 or so to my norm today.
Here's to eating more and losing weight. I LOVE 30! :)
I have a fabulous Metabolism apparantly and this has caused me issues lately in my muscle mass.
See I went for the test wondering where my muscles had recently dissappeared too, so I got my answer!
I'M STARVING MY MUSCLES AND BODY! Who knew. I eat pretty good and pretty healthy on the regular, but little did i know that just to wake up, get through the day and go home and sleep I need to eat a WHOPPING 2,600 calories. WOW! I knew I didn't eat enough but HOLY MOLY!! If you add in my regular exercise regimine that would add an additional 600-800 calories a day to that amount. AM I A FOOTBALL PLAYER???? NO!!! just a natural born food disposal I guess. Maybe thats why I was so small and compact for so long cause I remember being a complete and total pig that could and would continuously eat all day long just because. Guess i shouldn't have stopped.
So to follow orders I am attempting at increasing my food intake. Very difficult thus far, but I added a good 300 or so to my norm today.
Here's to eating more and losing weight. I LOVE 30! :)
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Instant Smart
Well the BIG 3-0 and I met yesterday and I AM IN LOVE!
My 30th birthday month was absolutely fantastic, I'd have to say it was the best one yet!
As most of you know I celebrate birthday months not just days and I am a huge lover of birthday celebrations. 30 creeped up on me, but it did not slap me in the face. I'm as excited as ever and even feel a tad younger with more pep in my step.
The added pep could be because I have amazing friends and family that made sure this birthday was extra special. Here is a list of exciting news and things I was blessed to have enter my special "month"........
Being told I would have guessed 25! YAY!
WOW! You are a hot 30! YAY!
Laptop...even though this is a couples gift for the wedding I'm counting it because it came the weekend of my birthday.
FLIP camera in HD...the coolest little video recorder of them all...IT ROCKS!
My baby flew to town and we had a blast
I got over 60 phone calls, text messages and emails....I've never felt so loved!
Even my best friend Melissa called from China! HOW SPECIAL DO I FEEL!
Amazing STEAK dinner at Mortons, bring on the wine! :)
Pool party times 2...yes 2 in one weekend!
Carrie Underwood, Clay Walker, Little Jimmy Dickens and the Cherryholmes at the Grand Ole Opry
You look great for 30 (which made me wonder how bad i looked at 29 cause I never got that comment once. LOL!)
And the best most meaningful gift of them all was a statement my dad emailed me that came from my mom.....
From the mouth of the most amazingly beautiful wonderful mother to her daughter years after her death.....
"Girls become INSTANT SMART and everything becomes very clear on their 30th birthday"
You just can't top that, but I guarantee I will try every birthday I am blessed to have!
I love you all and thank you so very much for making my entrance to the 30's so incredibly amazing!
Here's to INSTANT SMART....CHEERS!
My 30th birthday month was absolutely fantastic, I'd have to say it was the best one yet!
As most of you know I celebrate birthday months not just days and I am a huge lover of birthday celebrations. 30 creeped up on me, but it did not slap me in the face. I'm as excited as ever and even feel a tad younger with more pep in my step.
The added pep could be because I have amazing friends and family that made sure this birthday was extra special. Here is a list of exciting news and things I was blessed to have enter my special "month"........
Being told I would have guessed 25! YAY!
WOW! You are a hot 30! YAY!
Laptop...even though this is a couples gift for the wedding I'm counting it because it came the weekend of my birthday.
FLIP camera in HD...the coolest little video recorder of them all...IT ROCKS!
My baby flew to town and we had a blast
I got over 60 phone calls, text messages and emails....I've never felt so loved!
Even my best friend Melissa called from China! HOW SPECIAL DO I FEEL!
Amazing STEAK dinner at Mortons, bring on the wine! :)
Pool party times 2...yes 2 in one weekend!
Carrie Underwood, Clay Walker, Little Jimmy Dickens and the Cherryholmes at the Grand Ole Opry
You look great for 30 (which made me wonder how bad i looked at 29 cause I never got that comment once. LOL!)
And the best most meaningful gift of them all was a statement my dad emailed me that came from my mom.....
From the mouth of the most amazingly beautiful wonderful mother to her daughter years after her death.....
"Girls become INSTANT SMART and everything becomes very clear on their 30th birthday"
You just can't top that, but I guarantee I will try every birthday I am blessed to have!
I love you all and thank you so very much for making my entrance to the 30's so incredibly amazing!
Here's to INSTANT SMART....CHEERS!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Facing your fears.....JUST DANCE!
As most of you know I'm nervous as HELL to walk down the aisle. I literally lost control of my breathing and almost puked the last time I stood at the end and looked down while talking to the florist. It has nothing to do with any doubts of my relationship, its just my complete and total fear of commitment taking over. I've ran from it my whole life!
It is something I will face whole heartedly and something I will finally for the first time ever..... DEFEAT!
This video makes me realize that there are options and since I can dance anywhere at anytime in front of anyone WHY NOT dance down the aisle.
I would never actually do it, cause my mom would roll over in her grave and maybe even come up and slap me, but maybe I'll pretend. :) Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-94JhLEiN0
It is something I will face whole heartedly and something I will finally for the first time ever..... DEFEAT!
This video makes me realize that there are options and since I can dance anywhere at anytime in front of anyone WHY NOT dance down the aisle.
I would never actually do it, cause my mom would roll over in her grave and maybe even come up and slap me, but maybe I'll pretend. :) Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-94JhLEiN0
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