4lbs for March.

So, I started keeping track of my weight since March 13th until today, the last morning of March and I've dropped a total of 4lbs. It's definitely better than nothing - but still not as much as I would have liked. However, that's my own fault for not being more strict and allowing those slacking days to creep in every week. That's alright though, I'm determined to continue loosing the pounds and this month lets hope I at least double if not triple that amount. It's all about being focused and committed. I can do both those things... hopefully Easter wont throw me into a mess though - I guess I have all this week to loose as much as possible to prepare just in case. Heh.

So, emotionally these days I'm not doin so hot, but I manage. I am however really pushing myself each day to get dressed and done up as nice as possible so that it feeds my confidence and gets me noticed. I might actually drop by Dooleys this weekend - prolly not because I'm a chicken shit, but you never know.. I might manage to hit the bar alone, for the first time.. heh.

My Horoscope for today is:
Community events or volunteering to help an organization that interests you will all lead to meeting new people who can help you out in other ways. A partnership that forms will be better for you than you realize. A lifestyle change is apparent. 3 stars

It's funny, only because I've been thinking about doing some volunteer work but just not sure what to do. There are a few places I could check out, but I'm not sure what I would be good at, or what would be good for me. A crisis hot line might be a little much emotionally. Being a Big Sister also might be more than I should be taking on... I dunno.. anyone have any good ideas? Or even some good experiences they feel like sharing?

Maybe I'll update later today,
Becca~

No workout, but the pizza was great!

As you can see from my title, I didn't do the video workout last night, I didn't get home until after 8pm and my neighbour below me apparently doesn't like it when I work out while he/she is home. I think I might have to have a talk with them - though that's the last thing I'd like to do. Honestly, unless I'm working out at like 10pm, or for like hours, I think they should just suck it up. It's only a 20 minute workout and I don't knock on the floor to get them to shut up when they're making noise below me! Blah, whatever, I'm sure I'll figure it out.

So, I went out to dinner last night to the Cafe near my place, with my neighbor, and we had a pretty good time. The food was yummy, conversation was nice - until some kids sat down in the booth behind us and this one kid had this horrible cough! Honestly guys, it sounded like he had kennel cough and someone should be taking him to the vet. Yuk.

Alrightly, I should go get ready since I'm already running behind this morning. Oh! One last thing before I go. I bought these new 3" black shinny heels for myself and yesterday was the first time I wore them - I made it through have the day before I changed shoes, but it's progress for me - I've never worn heels like that ever before in my life. Damn are they sexy. ~laughs~ Or "shinny & pretty" as Andrew said. Hehe. Ok. I've gotta go.

Have a good day,
Becca.

Ooch, a little pain.

Today is day number three of me doing the Walk Away the Pounds Video - 1 Mile, and I'm feeling a little pulled muscle in my abs - now, honestly. That could also be because of my crazy hour of wacky dancing last night.. but either way, I'm feeling it today. Hopefully that's a good thing and means I'm actually accomplishing something.

Also, tonight my arms weren't AS sore as they have been during the workout, which was nice. I think I've decided to continue as I have been for this week and then next week I'll try introducing weights. I have three lb hand weights and instead of doing the movements the first time around I'll just hold them and do the walking. Then, the next day I'll if I'm able I'll try doing the arm movements also - just work my way up, ya know? I am hoping however that in two weeks I'll be ready to move onto the 2 Mile - has anyone else ever done these videos before?

Anyway, I think I'm doing alright with my eating, today I hope I didn't go over pnts or anything - but it's hard to know because of what I had.. I think I need to look up some pnts for things to get things straight before I make a mistake. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be down in weight.. every little bit helps. I'll be happy with .6lbs lost... please please please. ~crosses fingers~

Night all,
Becca ~

Walk Away the Pounds

So, I've stolen a tape from my Mom and Sister called 'Walk Away the Pounds' it's with Leslie Sansone and literally, it's an exercise video where you walk and do some other workouts while walking. I actually only tried it yesterday - but was surprised at how much it actually felt like it was working - and I even got my heart pumping and it really felt like I got a workout.

So, like I said, I stole the videos - there are actually three that come in the set, 1 Mile, 2 Miles and 3 Miles. I'm just sticking with the 1 Mile for now - I find my legs could prolly take more around the 2 Miles or so, but my arms just aren't ready for more of a work out (I'm weaker in my upper body) and therefore I figured if I did the 1 Mile for a week to two, then I would move onto the next tape when I felt ready and confident I wasn't going to like, pull something.

Also, it should be noted that the 1 Mile workout only takes 20 minutes to complete. So I suppose I'd have to dedicate about 40 minutes to the next one? I'm not sure about that - I'll let you guys know - I'm sure it all depends on the pace that is set during the video so it might not actually be a full 40 minutes. Originally I think Sarah mentioned this video - and I had always planned on checking it out but never got around to it. If anyone is looking to buy it, I believe my Mom purchased it at Coseco.

Anyway, my plan here is to try and do this video every day this week - if not, then I'll at least aim for every other day. I don't want to pull anything or over do it right off the bat since I really haven't been doing much exercising these days - but I would like to commit myself to actually being more active again - like I said, I'd like to loose 20lbs by July 1st and honestly, if I keep bouncing up and down two pounds that's just not going to cut it! That' right, from my weight on Friday morning (which was the lowest I've ever seen) to my weight this morning, I managed to gain 1.6lbs over a weekend of eating out and drinking coffee. Boo on me, but I'll try to fix it this week. I really need to re-focus. Soon I'm going to have to kick my own ass!

Hope everyone is doing well,
Becca ~

A new title?

Hey everyone, so, I'm still thinking about starting a new blog, and I'm gunna need a new title. My nickname 'Goobie' just isn't going to work for me anymore - for many reasons, which perhaps I'll get into at a later date - but not today.

I have no idea how I'm doing with my weight this weekend, prolly not well since I went to a Thai place yesterday afternoon, The Swiss last night and today for lunch we're going out for my Dad's Bday next week incase I don't see him. I guess I should run around the block or something to help things move along - but who has that kinda motivation layin around? Heh.

I would like to report that my Mom and Sister both agree that my curernt one pair of jeans I own should not be worn since they look like I have 'Elephant skin ass" meaning of course that the ass of my pants gets all baggy and hangs there.... apparently like elephant skin? So, my sister donated a pair of jeans that no longer fits her that's two sizes smaller - and granted, they are a bit snug for my liking, but I wore them all day without dying. So yay. I also managed to wear my red boots, that have heels, for the entire day - and trust me, it was a very busy day! So, that rocked, I'm hopfully on the path that will let me be comfy wearing heels all the time and I can start classing up my look a bit. ~winks~ I still need to go shopping badly, nothing fits, including my bra which REALLY needs to be replaced... agh, I hate bra shopping. It's just so.... I dunno, I always need help because I never know what I'm doing.

And finally, I'd like to say thanks to Mishy for hanging out last night with me - I so needed to get the hell out and just do whatever and it was fun (even if I was a bit of a downer). I can't wait for her to come up to my condo to visit and maybe we'll be adventurous and hit a bar or something? ~Laughs~ The movie we saw last night sucks - actually, it sucks more and more the longer I think about it. But it was still nice to go see a show, instead of sitting at home, dwelling on things alone. Ya know? So, thanks Mishy and I hope to see you again soon - yay for better weather!

I'm outtie,
Becca ~

Gasp! Two posts in the same week! Can you handle it?

It's me again, obviously.
I still haven't found a new layout, and frankly, I don't have much motivation to work on creating new pictures and such to doll it up - so for now, I'm just gunna use this little bloggy right here.

Not much is new... things are... well, they are.

I'm still hanging around the same weight, I'm hoping tomorrow maybe I'll be down just that little bit more, and then the same for the day after, and the day after that. Fingers crossed eh. All you can do is a little at a time. It's just hard when you take two steps forward and then three back, and then two forward, and one back. Takes a long time to get where you're going. ~winks~ I really have to start pushing though if I want to loose the 20lbs before my sisters wedding on July 1st. Send some motivation my way - please!!!

I guess that's all I have to say right now. Unless of course, I wanna talk about my new craving - I'm talking food, clearly. ~motions to above post~ There's this place called the Pita Factory close to where I work (and also here in town) that makes these Pita Wraps that are TO DIE FOR. They really aren't that bad for you either. I mean, they put a chicken breast in that's grilled. And then you get to choose everything else they put in the pita, so it's up to you how good or bad it's going to be for you. My very fav Pita is:
Grilled Chicken, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, cucumber (MAYBE a touch of cheese if I'm in the mood) and this sweet chili sauce that's perfect! I doubt the sauce is many pnts either, since it's not creamy like a mayo, or honey dijon, which, FYI are also fantastic. I've been craving these things daily, in the past two weeks or so I've had FOUR of them - they're so good, and sooo filling. Honestly, they are way better for you than like a burger or something... it's not that bad, right? Otherwise that would mean I'm lying to myself and shouldn't be eating them.... ~pouts~

I'm also on a salad kick, with lots of other stuff mixed into the salad.. mmmm.. veggies with nuts and everything else... ~drools~ Alright alright, I'm going to bed.

Night everyone, sweet chili dreams!! Hehe.

Alright Mishy! Just for you.

This post is for Mishy, because she requested that I post something - anything I believe. I don't have much to say, I think I might change up my Blog - maybe a new layout or something, a fresh start. I'm bored with the computer and pretty much everything in my life right now.

Still struggling to loose the weight. I'm down 10lbs since I moved in the Fall, but that's not saying much since I should be down about double that if not more. I need to get back on track, but it's a struggle since I bounce back and forth between the same few pounds for weeks.

I think that's everything I have to talk about, right now I'm just trying to keep my mind from working too much so I'm cleaning - literally since I stepped in the door after work tonight. I'm getting tired and hungry now though. A bit more cleaning and I'll make myself dinner and then try to motivate myself to clean up my resume. I need to go get some faxing and such done at Staples.. and I need to buy food... someone, lend me some motivation please!!?

P.S. Mishy, I might be coming 'home' this weekend - feel like maybe gettin together and chillin?