Monday Randoms

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Ugg is it Monday already? I'm still reeling from my job stuff, but have picked myself up and gotten a plan in place. For now the company is still open and I have a job, so I'm really thankful for that.

I'm getting my meal prep on today. For dinners I'm making pot roast, carrots, and celery root puree (so good! and a great substitute for mashed potatoes). For lunches I'm doing salmon with roasted butternut squash. I also ordered the New Rules of Lifting for Women that the health and fitness board raves about. I actually hate cardio, but I really liked weight lifting when I did it a long time ago. It seems to really help people change their bodies so I'm hoping this plan sticks.

How's everyone else doing this Monday?

[bg]

It poured this morning which put me in a good mood!

I'm leaving to visit family tomorrow (and meet my nephew for the first time!!!!) so today is laundry, cleaning, packing and trying to get some job apps and writing in.

[TR]

@pdx18, I loved NROLFW! I did it for a little over a year (when I finished I alternated different level workouts). I definitely noticed a big change in my body composition. I don't lift heavy any more, but by continuing with workouts and kickboxing I still have muscle definition that I really love. Oh and I didn't follow the meal plan (I kinda sorta tried to eat better), but I did drink protein shakes after the workouts.

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I accidentally double-dosed my probiotics yesterday and today I have the worst bloat. OMG. I look about 6 months pregnant.

[jigsy]

We had a thunderstorm roll through early this morning...jiggles usually isn't upset by it, but he was this morning...so early wake up to snuggle with the pup.

I'm feeling sad. Last night I finally, completely broke it off with Vegas. I wish I wasn't so fucking sad about it. But at least I didn't have to go to work today, and I have a therapy appointment today, so maybe I won't feel sad too long.

[bg]

Mar 7, 2016 13:11:39 GMT -5 mp said:

Mar 7, 2016 13:08:42 GMT -5 jigsy said:

We had a thunderstorm roll through early this morning...jiggles usually isn't upset by it, but he was this morning...so early wake up to snuggle with the pup.

I'm feeling sad. Last night I finally, completely broke it off with Vegas. I wish I wasn't so fucking sad about it. But at least I didn't have to go to work today, and I have a therapy appointment today, so maybe I won't feel sad too long.

THat thunderstorm was insane! Over here, for a solid 30 minutes it was thundering without more than a 5 second break. 

I loved it! I feel like it's so rare that we actually get thunderstorms. 

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Mar 7, 2016 12:56:41 GMT -5 TR said:

@pdx18 , I loved NROLFW! I did it for a little over a year (when I finished I alternated different level workouts). I definitely noticed a big change in my body composition. I don't lift heavy any more, but by continuing with workouts and kickboxing I still have muscle definition that I really love. Oh and I didn't follow the meal plan (I kinda sorta tried to eat better), but I did drink protein shakes after the workouts.

This is great to hear! I'm not planning on doing the meal plan either. I'm doing a version of the 21-day fix that works for me. Did you do any cardio along with the heavy lifting? I was thinking of doing two hit workouts on the treadmill with it. 

[TR]

Mar 7, 2016 13:43:09 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

Mar 7, 2016 12:56:41 GMT -5 TR said:

@pdx18 , I loved NROLFW! I did it for a little over a year (when I finished I alternated different level workouts). I definitely noticed a big change in my body composition. I don't lift heavy any more, but by continuing with workouts and kickboxing I still have muscle definition that I really love. Oh and I didn't follow the meal plan (I kinda sorta tried to eat better), but I did drink protein shakes after the workouts.

This is great to hear! I'm not planning on doing the meal plan either. I'm doing a version of the 21-day fix that works for me. Did you do any cardio along with the heavy lifting? I was thinking of doing two hit workouts on the treadmill with it.

I did not because I loathe cardio and am inherently lazy so getting 3 workouts in a week felt like a huge accomplishment to me, lol. I forget when, but eventually they add in treadmill intervals or body weight circuits to the end of the lifting part so you start getting some cardio in on the plan.

[jojoandleo]

I need a nap and five shots of caffeine.

I went to Austin this weekend for my sister's baby shower and while I had so much fun with my family, I am EXHAUSTED! Friday night-my cousin came in and my mom, cousin and I drank too much while gossiping too late. Then, I woke up at 6:30 because, why not. Then, Saturday I ran a shit ton of errands in order to get ready for the shower. Then we had the shower. Then we all went swimming and drank too much. Sunday I finally drove back and traffic was a BITCH. There were multiple wrecks and it took me almost 2 hours longer to drive. Then I had to get up super early for work. Ugh. I am sooooooo tired!

It's making focusing at work impossible.

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Mar 7, 2016 13:48:47 GMT -5 TR said:

Mar 7, 2016 13:43:09 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

This is great to hear! I'm not planning on doing the meal plan either. I'm doing a version of the 21-day fix that works for me. Did you do any cardio along with the heavy lifting? I was thinking of doing two hit workouts on the treadmill with it.

I did not because I loathe cardio and am inherently lazy so getting 3 workouts in a week felt like a huge accomplishment to me, lol. I forget when, but eventually they add in treadmill intervals or body weight circuits to the end of the lifting part so you start getting some cardio in on the plan.

Oh this is glorious! I'll get the book and just follow it. I'm really excited to try this out!

[stephreloaded]

I tried to post the other day but the site wouldn't let me. Anyway, I went for almost two weeks for Chicago at the end of January and had a great time with my sister. Then I got back home and got sick and sicker. I would feel so dizzy to the point of feeling like I was about to pass out any time. They did bunch of tests and there seemed to be something going on with my ear and also, my sugar was high, not to the point of diabetes high but it was significant. I was given medication and just started to feel better last week. I was pretty much off from work all February and everything piled up.

I was asked to lose weight and limit the carbs I eat. The Dr saw the face I made and she told me that I really needed to do it this time because if I don't take care of myself, I will end up getting diabetes sooner rather than later. She said, it already goes beyond aesthetics but your health depends on it. I started a new nutrition plan and plus my medication, I have lost 7lbs in 3 weeks. I will try and integrate exercise once I feel much better. 

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Good for you stephreloaded!

[glitzyglow]

I went for a run at the park today. Now I'm watching season 4 of House of Cards and damn, it's fantastic.

My heel on my foot (not the one I sprained) is bothering me. It feels like there's a pulled muscle in there or something.,

[baa1981]

I went thru the few boxes of stuff i had from my childhood/teenage/college years. I want to store as little as possible at my parent's house, so i tossed a bunch of the photo albums I had of just random stupid pics. But I am definitely keeping my journals/diaries...I was cracking up. I must have gotten one for Christmas in 1990 and then spent a ton of time at my BFFs because I swear every entry from the end of Dec to Jan 7 I complained about how much the BFF's youngest sister annoyed me! And then I opened the journal from junior high, got embarrassed for my junior high self and quickly shut it!!

I also came across 3 notes from XH from when we first started dating. I started to get a little sentimental/sad. Then I thought fuck that shit. you're moving to Thailand and he's remarried with two kids. No need to get dwell on the past and what could have been.

[doriswe]

Mar 7, 2016 17:00:31 GMT -5 baa1981 said:

I went thru the few boxes of stuff i had from my childhood/teenage/college years. I want to store as little as possible at my parent's house, so i tossed a bunch of the photo albums I had of just random stupid pics. But I am definitely keeping my journals/diaries...I was cracking up. I must have gotten one for Christmas in 1990 and then spent a ton of time at my BFFs because I swear every entry from the end of Dec to Jan 7 I complained about how much the BFF's youngest sister annoyed me! And then I opened the journal from junior high, got embarrassed for my junior high self and quickly shut it!!

I also came across 3 notes from XH from when we first started dating. I started to get a little sentimental/sad. Then I thought fuck that shit. you're moving to Thailand and he's remarried with two kids. No need to get dwell on the past and what could have been.

Have you seen Mortified Nation? It's adults reading some of their most embarrassing diary/journal entries. Soooo funny!

[baa1981]

Mar 7, 2016 18:09:28 GMT -5 doriswe said:

Mar 7, 2016 17:00:31 GMT -5 baa1981 said:

I went thru the few boxes of stuff i had from my childhood/teenage/college years. I want to store as little as possible at my parent's house, so i tossed a bunch of the photo albums I had of just random stupid pics. But I am definitely keeping my journals/diaries...I was cracking up. I must have gotten one for Christmas in 1990 and then spent a ton of time at my BFFs because I swear every entry from the end of Dec to Jan 7 I complained about how much the BFF's youngest sister annoyed me! And then I opened the journal from junior high, got embarrassed for my junior high self and quickly shut it!!

I also came across 3 notes from XH from when we first started dating. I started to get a little sentimental/sad. Then I thought fuck that shit. you're moving to Thailand and he's remarried with two kids. No need to get dwell on the past and what could have been.

Have you seen Mortified Nation? It's adults reading some of their most embarrassing diary/journal entries. Soooo funny!

It's added to my Netflix queue now!

[1confused1]

Mar 7, 2016 17:00:31 GMT -5 baa1981 said:

I went thru the few boxes of stuff i had from my childhood/teenage/college years. I want to store as little as possible at my parent's house, so i tossed a bunch of the photo albums I had of just random stupid pics. But I am definitely keeping my journals/diaries...I was cracking up. I must have gotten one for Christmas in 1990 and then spent a ton of time at my BFFs because I swear every entry from the end of Dec to Jan 7 I complained about how much the BFF's youngest sister annoyed me! And then I opened the journal from junior high, got embarrassed for my junior high self and quickly shut it!!

I also came across 3 notes from XH from when we first started dating. I started to get a little sentimental/sad. Then I thought fuck that shit. you're moving to Thailand and he's remarried with two kids. No need to get dwell on the past and what could have been.

I found my journals from when my high school/college boyfriend broke up with me.  OMG, I wanted to go back in time and smack myself.

[liubot]

I've been kind of down lately. Lots of crap going on and could use a few prayers if that's what you do... Just trying to keep my head up and look forward to the journey. I haven't been on here much lately. Idk where to start sometimes.

[FormerlyRR]

Mar 8, 2016 2:03:58 GMT -5 liubot said:

I've been kind of down lately. Lots of crap going on and could use a few prayers if that's what you do... Just trying to keep my head up and look forward to the journey. I haven't been on here much lately. Idk where to start sometimes.

Hugs and prayers lady. All of them.

[Mrs.Rad888]

Mar 8, 2016 2:03:58 GMT -5 liubot said:

I've been kind of down lately. Lots of crap going on and could use a few prayers if that's what you do... Just trying to keep my head up and look forward to the journey. I haven't been on here much lately. Idk where to start sometimes.

Sending you thoughts and prayers. I hope things start looking up for you and S.