Good morning Beauties
It's been a while since I updated. Work has been busy, life has been busy, and I have another log/journal/blog on bodybuilding.com that I was trying to keep updated... failed on that front as well.
1/18/2013 my fitness/weightloss update was as follows
1/15/2013 measurements
148 lbs and 29% bodyfat (may not be totally accurate)
neck 14 (fat lol)
chest is still 36 I believe but may be a little smaller; bras feel a little loose (could have gone down a cup size)
arms 12!
waist 31.5!
hips 39.5!
Thighs 24!
Calves 15
I weighed in today "officially" and took measurements. I'm part of a group that does a monthly weigh in with photos (no photos yet as I don't have a full sized mirror) but the weigh in for 1/15/2013 was on my own (also weighed at 2/15/2013)
143 lbs (no bodyfat update yet)
neck 13.5!
chest 35! (too bad no 35C bra sizes)
arms little under 12!
waist 30!
Hips 38!
Thighs 24
Calves 15
These are my own measurements in the AM without drinking or eating anything. I will ask my friend that works at the gym to do them tonight in addition to the bodyfat machine. They may be the same or may be up a bit (after all day of eating and drinking)
I have found my sweetspot I think. Indulged in a small pizza on Sunday - amazed I still lost after that. I beat myself up something fierce that I chowed on that. NEVER done that before. I feel I've been eating enough to be full and satiated but I want to lose more. Pondering cutting a bit more calories or increasing my cardio for when the weather warms up (Spring starts March 20!)
I also have three 5ks lined up for the coming months (First is in April) so would be good to cut down on my mile time.
I haven't done much in terms of fashion/makeup but got a haircut in late January. I brought some photos of Kim Kardashian's hair because I love it. Have always loved it (not the fringe cut). Most recently I went ombre.
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Sorry that the photo has an orange cast - was from the salon which has lighting for awww-mbiance versus quality, lol. The cut is the same, just trimmed.
*If anyone is in the Salem MA area I highly recommend Bella Hair Studio at 272 Essex Street. Beca and Jessica are beautiful, professional, and expertly skilled. Best salon experiences of my life.
Has anyone else gotten a change in terms of hair, style, what have you?
I'm excited for Spring and warmer weather. Putting together some things I need to buy for the transition in my wardrobe. What are you must-haves for Spring?
It's nearly the start of 2013.
Everyone is now thinking of what they should've/could've/would've in 2012 and will be restarting/restating goals for 2013 that weren't accomplished in 2012.. 2011.. 2010.
I'm not any different I suppose. I'm still struggling with losing weight despite being in the gym 4-6 days a week. My body has changed even if the scale hasn't so I guess my 2012 goals of weightloss weren't completely a failure. I may be a similar weight but there's more shape to my legs, my arms, my shoulders.. I've put on muscle. This should help me with losing weight in 2013. I have to get my diet in check.
I also have to get my spending/saving in check. I have near to nothing in the bank but nothing to show for it either. How does that happen? Where does it go? In 2013 I will NOT be asking myself that question.
I feel like my posts lately have been in the same vein but so far there is little action behind it. Apologies. Not that I'll really keep a tally on here of what I'm saving/spending but I will let you guys know, vaguely, if/when I'm successfull or not.
I also want to revisit the set up of this blog. I don't like it. I feel like everytime I change my template it doesn't look like the template when I "view blog." What is up with that? I don't know.
Changing gears:
I had a lovely Christmas with family.. my Godson is 1. He is incredible. It was truly amazing to watch him play with his new toys and take some real steps... he's very nearly walking on his own... but he rushes it and ends up taking little tumbles. Funny to remember my parents telling me not to be in a rush to grow up... and now I want to tell him the same. Take it easy little man.. before you know it you'll be wishing for the days when we carried you everywhere and would fight over who got to hold you while you fell asleep.
I know the reasons for Christmas are time with family, friends, giving thanks for everything that you have... but you can't talk Christmas and NOT talk gifts, right?
I got a Clarisonic Mia from my Aunt and used it for the first time last night. I can honestly say I already feel a difference in my face. Even today it feels cleaner (I didn't do more than a rinse this morning after waking up). However, I'm still struggling with dry skin. Around my nose and along the tops of my cheeks are so dry. I've used Ponds my whole life but it isn't cutting it right now. My Aunt got me some products to go with the Clarisonic including an Elizabeth Arden moisturizer so we'll see if that makes a difference.
I also got several charms for the Pandora bracelet my boyfriend bought me for my birthday 2012. I know have 5 charms. Anyone else have a Pandora bracelet? I was stumped at how I would add the charms as they wouldn't fit over the clasp... lol. Then I realized they screwed on AND the stoppers come off. That was a fun few hours and I'm still being made fun of for not knowing how my own bracelet works. Oh well.
I'm going to start a lot earlier looking/getting gifts for family. It was entirely too stressfull this year. I also want to start a fund for a vacation/trip. I think my Aunt will want to go to the Cape again this coming summer so that will be lovely.
What is everyone looking to do for 2013? Can be goals to accomplish, things to get, places to go.... etc.
I'm 27-years-old. Kind of crazy to think about. There are so many things these days that are weighing on my mind, stressing me out... about what I want in life/where I should be.
There's so much I want and it wars with what I think I should have. I should have more money saved. I should have more of a dent in the repayment of my loans (school&car). I should have my brakes replaed. I should have my car cleaned/get the junk out of it. I should have a clean room. I should have a furnished apartment.
I want more/expensive clothes. I want to go on a vacation. I want to travel places. I want to give my loved ones expensive gifts. I want to get fun/classy things for the apartment. I want to go out to fancy restaurants.
See the disconnect/difficulty here?
I am in the proces of creating a budget for myself and this is the first time I've really sat down and LOOKED at my spending. However, it cannot go into effect until after Christmas and there'll be a chunk immediately taken out for my brakes/excise tax so it really won't start until the end of January/February 2013. The trick is... like my weightloss... I have to stick to it.
I think the biggest reason behind this stress is the fact that I am 27. That is only 3 years away from 30. In my daydreamings about my life as an adult 30 was the time I'd have it all together (35 at the latest). I wanted to have a career, a nice place, a serious boyfriend/fiance, and maybe even a child (or a pet).
I don't have a career. I share an ok apartment with my best friend. My boyfriend, while we've been together a long time now, is not serious and I don't think he ever will be (read fiance). I also do not have a child/pet (nor do I think I'm ready for that yet.) However, I would like to be with someone for at least 2 years before thinking about marriage or a child. If we did get married after 2 years (would be like 3 by then) I'd want to experience marriage for at least 2 years to see if it would work. That's 5-6 years to have a settled relationship/marriage before a child would come along. I'm already 31 at this point. So the longer it takes me to set my financials in order the longer it will be before I can settle down. Also, how am I supposed to meet a guy that can be serious with me while I'm in love with my not-so-serious boyfriend of now?
We had a conversation along these lines in February 2012.... we actually broke up because he was adamant he did not want marriage or children. Come March/April he told me that was not true. Just what every girl wants to hear right? It's now December and ... while things are better in our relationship... they don't seem to have any future happenings. Frankly, he hasn't even made any forward progress in things he'd always stated he wanted (getting a place with HIS bestfriend.) He has my same problem with saving money... only he has half the bills.
Resolutions for 2013 and the rest of my life.... get serious about my finances, weightloss, and what I want for my life. I'm starting early on this (at least the weightloss and thinking about what I want for the rest of my life).
Since October there haven't been any life-altering events or anything like that. I just can't seem to stay on track with blogging.
I also fell off with my weightloss/exercise goals stated in my October post. But I stated then I was 153 and I'm 149.5 today. So I weigh less but not as much less as I would have liked. 3.5lbs in 2 months? Lol.
Beyond that I'm still dating the same guy. My Aunt's son is now a year old, wow. He is amazing. I spend most of my free time with them and it is incredible to see the weekly changes, let alone how much he's changed since last year. I have the same job (thank goodness that's not an issue like when I was blogging consistently, unemployed).
Christmas is right around the corner; are you all ready or starting to stress out because you haven't started? I wanted to partake of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals this year but it didn't pan out (no computer at home and didn't see smart to be shopping at work. Probably shouldn't be blogging either but it's lunchtime ;-) ). However, I've bought a couple things for a few people and have rather good ideas for the rest so I'm not too worried about it at this point.
I'm attending an ugly sweater party this weekend but have no clue where to get an "ugly" sweater. Obviously I don't want to buy something ugly for $30+ and it seems like that's what most decorative sweaters are running. I'm going to try out K-Mart, The Loop (a consignment shop I was told about), and a thrift store not far from me (only trouble is it closes at 5pm). Thrift store will have to be after work or this weekend (party doesn't start until 8:30pm) but I don't want to do all three at once.... may have to though.
Why is time never on our sides?
This is a rather random/discombobulated post but oh well. I will start crafting/drafting up more posts that are more thorough and concise for in the future. Don't think anyone is really reading this anyway. LOL
Have a great week!
