I’ve got goals, goals and goals galore! Great words for a Monday,
am I right? After a bad decision last week of stepping on the scale post-workout
(those things should be BANNED) it pretty much ruined my day. I mean I know I’ve
been eating a lot of delicious food and drinking delicious beer, BUT I’ve also
been working out pretty consistently. Apparently – not consistently enough. I grouched
through the rest of the day and sent whiney texts to some friends to make me
feel better – but it didn’t help. It’s all my own fault for being unhappy with
the number I saw (devil machine) so I knew that I was the only one who could truly
make a change. After apologizing for sending those whiny texts, I set out to
make a change. It’s not about the number on the scale, it’s about how you feel.
After a workout, I feel like I’m dying, but then I feel better. I have more
energy and I’m in a better mood – why wouldn’t I want that to continue? And from
there – I set some goals. And for your entertainment… here they are:
DRINK MORE WATER. More Cardio. Cut carbs (not COMPLETELY
because carbs are my favorite food and I would HATE LIFE if I had zero carbs in
my life). More fruits and veggies. Eat when you’re hungry, not when you’re
bored. And last but not least – I HAVE TO BE IN A BIKINI IN JANUARY.
Gah. That last one is killer. Usually “bikini season” isn’t
till summer… nope. Hawaii in January makes me push through the holidays without
missing workouts and eating like a cow. It will be tough – but so worth it. Not
that it REALLY matters because I won’t know ANYONE there – but still. There will
be pictures and I want to look semi-decent in a bikini. But carbs… noms. That will
be tough. Like I said – not cutting them out COMPLETELY – but maybe don’t eat a
giant bowl of pasta at 11 pm. Makes sense.
And since last week… I don’t have much for you. Other than I’m
clearly a relative of Picasso. Friday night I headed to Glazed Expressions with
my mama for some wine and painting. I think the last time I painted anything
was middle school – so that’s always fun. I mean it wasn’t hard – they walk you
through each step and it’s just up to you to make it YOUR’S. It was actually
really fun, and kind of relaxing. I’d for sure do it again – especially now
that I have a punch card. Only four more classes and I get one FO FREE!! Check
out the awesomeness of the eggs we painted. (Also when I look at mine all I want
to do is sing “Colors of the Wind” because it makes me think of Pocahontas. You’re
welcome for that being in your head now.)
I got to participate in some shopping for bridesmaid dresses
this weekend too – tis the season! Well not yet anyway – but it will be come
2014! Three weddings in three months – two that I’m a part of. Better pick up
some extra shifts EVERYWHERE to make sure I’ve got some extra cash moneys
rolling in. After a quick try-on sesh with the lovely bridesmaids and
bride-to-be, we headed to Mi Mexico for shaker margaritas and lunch. And since
we had time to kill after lunch, we hit up Mickey’s for a couple drinks before
heading to try on more dresses. And in the finale – we found a dress! We said
yes to the dress! Now we can start shopping for the shoes and accessories… the
funner part. And yet another reason for these goals – fitting into a dress 6
months from now. Being a girl is hard work.
So after all this positivity, I’m going to turn into a real
Grinch. For those of you who know me well, I am ADAMENT about not putting up Christmas
decorations until after my birthday (December 2 – for those of you who forgot. My
wishlist is on Amazon in case you’re interested…) and I get super Scrooge-esque
when November 1st comes and BAM – Christmas shit everywhere. On the
radio, in the malls, online. It’s terrible. I hate it. At least wait until
after Thanksgiving. Don’t celebrate one holiday until the one prior is
finished. At work I received an invite on my Outlook calendar to set up the Christmas
tree and I responded with “this goes against everything I believe in.” I just
got laughed at. But seriously. So the fact that I work at the mall and it’s
nearing holiday, just makes me even more Grinch/Scrooge-like. HOWEVER. This is
probably the first year where I’ve already started my Christmas shopping. I usually
wait till like – the week OF Christmas to start my shopping. I’ve actually got
shopping DONE for a few people… which is so weird to me. Plus I’ve got a list
going of what I want to get for other people, and even some decorations I want
to get. Don’t get me wrong – I will NOT put the decorations up until AFTER the
big 2-7 (and the one year anniversary of this blog – yikes) – but I can start
prepping.
Now I need all of you to go back into your minds, read back through
my past blog posts and remember the line “I will never run again.” And then
think about this next line – I will be running the Drake 10K come April. Are
you rolling your eyes yet? I did a little bit. But – a 10K is my MAX… it’s only
6.2 miles… and I’ll be aiming for an hour. If I get it done in less than an
hour – bomb diggity. Looks like training will commence after the first of the
year. And after I get back from beaching it for a week. God I hate running. What
am I thinking? It’s good for me? Absolutely not. I’m going to hurt so bad it
won’t be funny. But at least it’s running for an hour and not two and a half. Or
five. God that would suck. But an hour – why not? What do I really have to
lose?
“Be brave. Take risks.
Nothing can substitute experience.” – Paulo Coelho
So seriously – what do I have to lose? It’s only 6 miles. It’s
only an hour of my life. Plus – it gets me in shape. It’s a good way to clear
your head. Much like yoga. Someday I’ll learn to love to run – maybe. Or maybe
not. Maybe I’ll forever be the type of workout person who does EBR (Everything
But Run – I just made that up right now… tell your friends) and is fine with
it. Maybe I’ll have an epiphany and running will be awesome. You just never
know.
Now if you’ll excuse me… I’m going to see what I can do
about getting a copy of Catching Fire so I can read it this week and go
see the movie this weekend. Katniss is my girl. And so is J. Law – let’s be
real though… she’s EVERYONE’S girl. I want to be friends with her.
Get out there and take a risk. Be brave. Experience is key.Experiment for Experience,
S
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