Good Tuesday morning to you! It's day 2 of my lifestyle change, and yesterday was ok. I went to the gym and busted my ass... I ate pretty well, but I DID break my rule about eating past 6:30pm. I had some carrots and light popcorn (which I split with Jason). So, "technically" yesterday I was 169.8. Today, I woke up, and I am 169.2. Progress, right? And I'm a little sore today, which is a great feeling:)
In order to do this right, my plan is to lose 1.5lbs per week until July 4th (my 30th birthday). That will get me back to my comfy weight that I love being at. What that means is by this coming Monday, I need to be at 168.3. I've got this!
As far as my other goals, I rocked those yesterday, too. I increased productivity in my market compared to last year, and I got an email from my boss saying how great I'm doing. Chalk another win up for Kristin!
My attitude was SUPER tested yesterday when my mom-in-law did a "pop-in" during my work hours. Normally, I could care less. I love her to death. But I had a meeting starting, and I told her that. She kept talking about her divorce and bills, etc... Both Jason and I are just sick of hearing about it. This has been going on since before our wedding (we'll be married two years), and enough is enough already. BUT, I remembered my goals, and I put myself in her shoes. She has nothing, and she's scared. So I calmed myself down and talked to her until my meeting started. I told her she was more than welcome to turn on some trash tv and relax by us, but she was out of cigarettes, so she left to go get some. Crisis averted.
I'm taking things ONE DAY AT A TIME. That's really all I can do. I'm pleased with my .7lb weight loss since yesterday, and it's motivating me to get my ass back to the gym today!
I hope everyone has an AMAZING Tuesday! And if life is getting you down, or you need to vent, feel free to comment!! XOXOXOXO
Here's a page of my thoughts, feelings, gripes and anything else I would like to rant or rave about :)
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
It Starts Now.
So, here it is. April 1st, and it's a Monday. What a great "clean slate" to start a new lifestyle. Right? Right. I have a few things in my life that I want to change, so I'm going to change them.
1. I want to lose weight. And it's not just about losing weight. It's about feeling better than I do now. I'm sluggish, my clothes fit weird and I used to run everyday. I need to get back into my routine. As of this morning, I weigh 169lbs, and I am 5'10". I'm not overweight by any means, but I'm not in my "comfortable weight zone" like I used to be. That weight was around 145-150. That means I need to lose between 19-24lbs. I need to set concrete numbers, do it in a healthy way. Lifestyle change is the name of the game.
2. I want to go above and beyond with my job. I love it, and I just had my review. I'm doing great, but one can always do better. I will do my absolute best. I will also set concrete goals that I can measure and work towards so I know that I'm moving in the right direction.
3. I want to make a conscious effort to have a positive attitude and outlook on a daily basis. I am the only one has control over how I react to situations and how I feel day to day. I want to make sure that I'm happy on a daily basis, and I need to stop sweating the small stuff!
4. I want to sign up for a 10k (even if I run it by myself) and accomplish that. It will give me something to work towards, and I will feel like I have accomplished a small goal on my way towards my larger, life goal.
Why am I so focused, you ask? Well, I'm sick of feeling this way. You only get one shot at this life, and I'M the only one who can get off my ass to change what I don't like. This blog is going to be documenting my journey throughout this ride. The good, the bad, and the ugly. I will document my ups and downs, and I will celebrate my successes. I encourage anyone to leave words of encouragement, tips for me, and if you want to join me, feel free!
So, I read a book by Brian Tracy entitled Goals: How to Get Everything You Want - Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible. It's amazing. He tells you his story on how he went from nothing to having everything he wanted, simply by setting measurable goals and sticking to them.
I will be writing my goals down in a physical journal that I bought. I feel like I can add notes, feelings, etc along the way. But I'm using this blog to check in daily and let you know how my journey is going!
So far, today is going well. I've had a lot of energy and drive to get things done, and it's not even noon! I'm going to be heading to the gym shortly - today is going to be elliptical and treadmill with some light weights.
I will also be done eating by 6:30pm, since I usually go to bed by 10pm during the week. I want to sleep with an empty tummy :)
As the weather gets nicer, I will be taking my dogs on walks outside (they have wee legs, so they can't go far, but I'm determined to get them back in shape, too!!).
Well, thank you for listening and for your support, and I will check in tomorrow! I'm going to try to weigh in once a week (on Monday's), but I tend to like seeing progress daily, so I might weigh in tomorrow.
1. I want to lose weight. And it's not just about losing weight. It's about feeling better than I do now. I'm sluggish, my clothes fit weird and I used to run everyday. I need to get back into my routine. As of this morning, I weigh 169lbs, and I am 5'10". I'm not overweight by any means, but I'm not in my "comfortable weight zone" like I used to be. That weight was around 145-150. That means I need to lose between 19-24lbs. I need to set concrete numbers, do it in a healthy way. Lifestyle change is the name of the game.
2. I want to go above and beyond with my job. I love it, and I just had my review. I'm doing great, but one can always do better. I will do my absolute best. I will also set concrete goals that I can measure and work towards so I know that I'm moving in the right direction.
3. I want to make a conscious effort to have a positive attitude and outlook on a daily basis. I am the only one has control over how I react to situations and how I feel day to day. I want to make sure that I'm happy on a daily basis, and I need to stop sweating the small stuff!
4. I want to sign up for a 10k (even if I run it by myself) and accomplish that. It will give me something to work towards, and I will feel like I have accomplished a small goal on my way towards my larger, life goal.
Why am I so focused, you ask? Well, I'm sick of feeling this way. You only get one shot at this life, and I'M the only one who can get off my ass to change what I don't like. This blog is going to be documenting my journey throughout this ride. The good, the bad, and the ugly. I will document my ups and downs, and I will celebrate my successes. I encourage anyone to leave words of encouragement, tips for me, and if you want to join me, feel free!
So, I read a book by Brian Tracy entitled Goals: How to Get Everything You Want - Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible. It's amazing. He tells you his story on how he went from nothing to having everything he wanted, simply by setting measurable goals and sticking to them.
I will be writing my goals down in a physical journal that I bought. I feel like I can add notes, feelings, etc along the way. But I'm using this blog to check in daily and let you know how my journey is going!
So far, today is going well. I've had a lot of energy and drive to get things done, and it's not even noon! I'm going to be heading to the gym shortly - today is going to be elliptical and treadmill with some light weights.
I will also be done eating by 6:30pm, since I usually go to bed by 10pm during the week. I want to sleep with an empty tummy :)
As the weather gets nicer, I will be taking my dogs on walks outside (they have wee legs, so they can't go far, but I'm determined to get them back in shape, too!!).
Well, thank you for listening and for your support, and I will check in tomorrow! I'm going to try to weigh in once a week (on Monday's), but I tend to like seeing progress daily, so I might weigh in tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Anyone else feel.... meh??
I'm back again. I can't seem to stick to a steady routine of posting on this. But I guess it gives me more to say when I do post....
Work is going well - since it's January, all of my campuses are back to school after winter break. I'm on campus today at Wheaton College, and by the looks of these college "kids" they're in no mood to be back to school. Man, if they only knew the alternative. I want to grab them by the face and be like "CHERISH THIS TIME" Billy Madison style. College was great, and I think it's because I went to St. Joe. In fact, I know it was. I miss it, but I'm glad for the experience. I made some great friends and received a great education. I also made some big fuck ups along the way and learned from them :)
Anyway, snap your shit back to reality, Kris. You're a 29 year old, married mother of two fur kids with a mortgage and adult responsibilities. Weird. But I love my life. As I get older, I am realizing what's important and what doesn't really matter. Family and TRUE friends are my top priority. There are a lot of poser ass bitch friends out there, which I do not need.
I just want to run off a list of bitches I have, to get them off my chest. Feel free to comment/agree/disagree/whatever...
1. Ignorant people. You're idiots.
2. No snow. Part of my excitement to be working from home was to waive bye bye to Jason as he drives off in a blizzard while I sip coffee in my jams. No luck yet.
3. I have to get my tonsils taken out next week. This should have been done when I was little. Thanks for nothing, Dr. Lin (my pediatrician).
4. I feel really blah lately. I'm always tired - for really no reason - and I need a dye job/haircut. I seriously feel like getting my hair done makes me feel like a whole new woman.
5. I'm sick of being broke. I have a good job and make good money - Jason makes amazing money - and I feel like we're always behind. I need to get myself on a budget and stick to it. I don't even know where to start. Help.
In other news - THE BLACKHAWKS ARE BACK, BABY! I'm SO happy that hockey is back, it's unreal. Last season, we would get together with awesome friends, order food and watch the games. I SO looked forward to that. At least we'll get around 50 games out of the deal. And the regular season is supposed to go until the end of April - Jason's birthday is 4/27, so being the awesome wife I am, I'm going to TRY to get Pat Foley to say Happy Birthday to him on air.
Ok, that's all I've got. Happy Hump Day.
Work is going well - since it's January, all of my campuses are back to school after winter break. I'm on campus today at Wheaton College, and by the looks of these college "kids" they're in no mood to be back to school. Man, if they only knew the alternative. I want to grab them by the face and be like "CHERISH THIS TIME" Billy Madison style. College was great, and I think it's because I went to St. Joe. In fact, I know it was. I miss it, but I'm glad for the experience. I made some great friends and received a great education. I also made some big fuck ups along the way and learned from them :)
Anyway, snap your shit back to reality, Kris. You're a 29 year old, married mother of two fur kids with a mortgage and adult responsibilities. Weird. But I love my life. As I get older, I am realizing what's important and what doesn't really matter. Family and TRUE friends are my top priority. There are a lot of poser ass bitch friends out there, which I do not need.
I just want to run off a list of bitches I have, to get them off my chest. Feel free to comment/agree/disagree/whatever...
1. Ignorant people. You're idiots.
2. No snow. Part of my excitement to be working from home was to waive bye bye to Jason as he drives off in a blizzard while I sip coffee in my jams. No luck yet.
3. I have to get my tonsils taken out next week. This should have been done when I was little. Thanks for nothing, Dr. Lin (my pediatrician).
4. I feel really blah lately. I'm always tired - for really no reason - and I need a dye job/haircut. I seriously feel like getting my hair done makes me feel like a whole new woman.
5. I'm sick of being broke. I have a good job and make good money - Jason makes amazing money - and I feel like we're always behind. I need to get myself on a budget and stick to it. I don't even know where to start. Help.
In other news - THE BLACKHAWKS ARE BACK, BABY! I'm SO happy that hockey is back, it's unreal. Last season, we would get together with awesome friends, order food and watch the games. I SO looked forward to that. At least we'll get around 50 games out of the deal. And the regular season is supposed to go until the end of April - Jason's birthday is 4/27, so being the awesome wife I am, I'm going to TRY to get Pat Foley to say Happy Birthday to him on air.
Ok, that's all I've got. Happy Hump Day.
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