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New Year's Eve! Have a bit of work to do to get there again and push for further.
A silly day with my pup Cinnamon...or as she's be nicknamed, the Cinnamini-monster.
If only it were this easy...
This will probably be me in the morning...lol. I'm starting tomorrow with day 1 again of a 3 day intermittent fast.
Day 1 of a 3 day of an intermittent fast...someone brought in doughnuts and kolaches. Good thing I deliberately made sure to wear something that was a bit too snug as a reminder...lol
Part 2 of my exercise routine after work: Leg Day.
A friend sent this for a laugh knowing how clumsy I am...I'm sore enough from yesterday's legs and abs that this may not be too far off...
I'm on day 3 and final day of my intermittent fast. I've lost a total of 14.8 pounds since April 28th. It's been slow going while I was recovering from a serious injury but, it's really starting to pay off.
Soooo, if you literally fall out of bed, is that the cosmos saying you can't sleep in on a Saturday... Get up, and go work out? Lol. Good thing I missed the nightstand.
So, I am self-proclaimed klutz. No amount of ballet, tap or gymnastics could ever completely put "a little more grace in my step". lol I had to share this as it was once suggested that I might need to wrap myself in bubble-wrap and I almost fell out of my chair laughing.
22 hours, 21 minutes and 39 seconds...and counting...
Yesterday's view from my balcony...Today's view is of sky-risers from my desk. What a difference a day makes. On a positive note, i didn't gain anything over my vacation and worked out every morning by 6am. 
This could explain why half of my salad ended up on the floor and a bottle of water soaking the chairs in front of my desk. 

I ran to Wholefoods to get a healthy lunch; part of which, was a apple. Have you ever seen someone pick a single piece of fruit up to then start an avalanche of the entire section? It was freaking hilarious...well, I think the people around me laughing thought so anyways. lol (I can laugh now that I'm not there)
Day 1 of my intermittent fast...I don't typically even eat in the morning but, my brain is telling me I'm hungry already. lol
With all the different diets or healthy eating regimines out there, trying to combine any for additional benefits can make food choices limited... :)
Did my morning workout, started laundry, ran to the store and washed my car...it's going to be a good day!
I'm back on track for this weekend and moving forward. Working 10 to 15 hour days is not very condusive to eating properly or exercising enough. Some days were way under on calorie goals but them the next were way over. I'm just so excited for Friday that i have the energy to stay motivated.
I have kind of a weird NSV: I'd weighed yesterday and saw that I had actually gained 1 1/4 pounds but, then I was able to put on a sundress that I'd not been able to wear in a long time!...and it was actually big on me! I weighed considerably less when I got it and it fit then so, I never thought in a million years that I would have been able wear it at this point.
How many of you ever count the number of bruises on yourself and then think, "Hey, that's not too bad!"?
Well, looks like I'll be going on vacation next week with skinned knees and a bruised hip...which ought to look soooo cute in a swimsuit. LOL I'm beginning to look at my flip-flops like they're the enemy.
3rd and Final Day Fasting...I think I'm going to go to bed really early tonight. lol
I'll definitely stick to yoga after a zumba class I attended, had women 30 years older than me, kicking my butt. LOL
This made me laugh at the reality of my beloved Texas weather. My heart goes out to all of my northern friends enduring blistering cold, as I sit with my A/C on and outside 74 degree weather, while picking out my swimsuits for my upcoming vacation...
Raise your hand if you’ve ever shut your hair in a car door or window…(*raised hand*). Lol! Just a normal morning here. However, not so normal is my 3rd day of 2 workouts daily, 5 pounds lost this week and after almost a year after shattering my ankle, I’m starting to wear my heels to work again! YAY!! I hope you all have a terrific day and not too many serious moments!
I was out with friends when I placed my order in a specific way to accommodate the healthy eating plan I've been on. It doesn't help that I'm finicky to begin with. Afterwards, they all were looking at me and one asked if I'd ever seen When Harry Met Sally. I said no and they said I needed to...lol.
In the last week and a half, I've declined 3 late dinners and 4 invites to happy hour, because I was determined to workout and didn't want the extra calories. I have 3 more coming that I'm going to pass on. So, while my social life is on hold a bit, my self esteem, energy and motivation hasn't been this good in a long while. I wanted a solid 2 weeks to focus on getting back on track. Remember to take care of yourself too!
In the last week and a half, I've declined 3 late dinners and 4 invites to happy hour, because I was determined to workout and didn't want the extra calories. I have 3 more coming that I'm going to pass on. So, while my social life is on hold a bit, my self esteem, energy and motivation hasn't been this good in a long while. I wanted a solid 2 weeks to focus on getting back on track. Remember to take care of yourself too!
In the last week and a half, I've declined 3 late dinners and 4 invites to happy hour, because I was determined to workout and didn't want the extra calories. I have 3 more coming that I'm going to pass on. So, while my social life is on hold a bit, my self esteem, energy and motivation hasn't been this good in a long while. I wanted a solid 2 weeks to focus on getting back on track. Remember to take care of yourself too!
If life has taught me anything, it has been to learn to laugh at myself. Granted, with me, it’s almost a daily dose of healthy laughter. Today I was feeling good and dressed to kill at work; new job, new co-workers….and new heels. Oops! Maybe I should have stuck with the older ones. But hey, everyone there now knows I have a sense of humor…and a clumsy side. I hope you all have a fantastic day!!!
All too often I think of exercising as a way to make up for or get ahead of what I ate. "I should be celebrating what I'm still physically able to do."
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