Food for thought...

I want to, at the end of this life, to be able to say "Oh, I get it."

Help!

So I'm still running, still journaling, still getting weighed in, still counting my points and STILL stuck in a plateau.  Hovering within the same 3 -5 lbs for months now.  Running doesn't seem to give me the boost it used to and I've added distance.  I don't know what else to do.  I tried that low-carb thing, that lasted about a day!  I can't go without carbs!!!!  Am I insane?
If anyone has any ideas about busting thru a plateau I sure would love to hear it.  I would just love to get to goal once and for all, I'm so close yet the dream seems to be getting farther and farther away. 
Help!

Today I learned...

... that its John Lennon's 70th Bday.  Rest in peace.

Is anyone out there?

Hi Peeps so I realize I've been sort of absent lately.. I suck.. . I get it.  Lots of things seem to be neglected in my life and this just happens to be one of them.  The weird thing is that its not even the blog that I can't bring myself to, lately I haven't had the slightest desire to get on my computer... its really bizarre.  I'm so super busy at work and I'm still running alot so between those two things and TV.. (hello premier week!!!!)  not much else is getting my attention.  I'm stuck in the middle of a summer long plateau, I'm still going to WW but I've been losing and gaining the same 3 lbs for months. 

So, this is my new idea... I'm considering doing a low-carb thing to shake things up.  I'm not talking no carbs.. just trying to cut back on them  Not only do I need to jumpstart this weight loss I also need to lose this belly fat..  I have the worst pudgy belly and have always had it.. even since I was a teenager I've had a donut around my belly button.  Its gotten smaller since losing weight but its still there and it bugs me.  I remember doing "no carb" about 10 years ago and lost a bunch of weight and I remember that my stomach started to flatten.  Of course I gained all the weight back and more because thats what happens which is why this time I just want to lower my carb intake. 

I didn't really think I had an issue with carbs because I don't get bloated all too often unlike my mother who bloats out anytime she eats carbs..  but I decided to just think about what I was eating for a few days and I noticed that I eat a  TON of carbs..  I think that I just need to be more conscious and switch out carbs for other stuff.  We'll see how it goes!  I would love to hear other peoples opinions on this.. does anyway do a low carb or if anyone has any substitues ideas that would be awesome!! I hope there are still some people out there that will read my post.. hahahaha  I've missed you all and it feels great to be back!

Today I learned...

... that they've located a new planet.  The name is Gleiss 581G it does have a moon and a hemisphere.  Its 20 light years away, has a 37 day year and is the most earth-like planet thats been found!!  Cool.
... that Gin is made from Juniper berries.

Today I learned...

... that I haven't blogged in over a week!! Omg you guys, I'm still here I'm just scatterbrained lately.  I'll chat soon.  Miss & love you all!

Today I learned...

... that a person who makes barrells is called a Cooper.

Today I learned...

... that when we take one step forward we use 54 muscles.

Today I learned...

... that NY has the largest tennis stadium, its holds 32,000.
... that football season starts today.

Today I learned...

... that Fiddlehead greens are called Fiddleferns.
... that if it looks like its going to rain and they're calling for thunder & lightning don't risk going for a run or you'll return home sopping wet ;)

Racing & Chasing my goals!

I ran my first race on Monday.  5 miles or 8k and I loved it.  It was tough but it rocked.  I completed it nowhere near the front of the pack but not dead last either.   My time was 48:36 and it was my best time yet doing 8k.  There was this hill that would not end for nothing, it just went on and on and on and me and M were about dead when we go to the top.  Fortunately they had a strategically placed water station right at the top. haha.  So, I think I'm doing 9k this weekend (not a race) and then there is a 10k race on the 26th that we might do as well.  We'll see.  I'm going to see how I like 9k first and we'll go from there.  As I was running up the hill I was thinking to myself - theres no f'n way I'm running any more races this year, this is it for me!  But of course when I'm all done and I come back to my senses I actually am excited to run another race.  Who knows.. lol  I may have discovered a new addiction. 
I went to WW tonight and lost 1.6lbs. Obviously I'm happy with that but I up over 3 last week so I still have to get the rest off.  It will happen, what can I say.  Its supposed to rain the rest of the week so I'm worried I can't run and I'm pissed I didn't get my lazy ass out of bed this morning to run.... oh well. 
Big Brother night......  Go Britney!! I got $10 on that girl, she better win.  Night peeps xoxoxox

Today I learned...

... that seedless grapes aren't actually seedless.  They have seeds in them but they are small and soft enough to eat.

Today I learned...

... that comedian Bob Schimmel died.

Today I learned...

... that I have new follower.  Welcome Robert!! 

no running today, we're supposed to get hit with the hurricane dead on!  I just hope the power doesn't go out, and if it does, not for too long!  Ha..  Poker game at my dad's today since noone will be golfing, which is what every guy in my family does on a saturday around here. 

I went to Weight watchers on the Wed and was up!  Way up!  Its been so humid here I think I might be retaining water... but it was also an eye opener..  I'm getting back on plan and the plan is staying within my points which is what i've been struggling with the most - even though I'm writing everything down. 
Wednesday evening after my bf got home I had a bit of a mental breakdown.  Its just one of those things that all people go thru that struggle with their weight.... its just exhausting.  I ran 4 times this week, I track what I eat, and I watch what I eat (even though its not perfect), I drink a ton of water everyday and to still be up over 3 lbs is just not f'n fair!  I'm so tired of it being a constant struggle and but oddly enough as defeated as I get sometimes giving up is not an option. 

So, I did really good the next day with staying within my points and was down over 3lbs on my home scale.  Just gotta realize one good day is not was makes me successful.....  its long term dedicated and rededication that will get me to my goal.

Hope you all have a great weekend...  to my fellow eastcoasters DON'T BLOW AWAY!! 

Today I learned...

... that Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year.  Its purely by coincidence that I have learned two things about Judiasm in the past two week.  I actually read this one in the new issue of Weight Watcher mag... lol.
... that the flame on the Statue of Liberty is gold paint over copper.


I also had to say goodbye to one of my favorite mugs tonight.  I was doing the supper dishes and accidently knocked my mug off the counter and watched in slow motion as it crashed to the floor. &^%#$%@
The funny thing is that I blogged about that mug here the day I bought it.  Like a big goofball I was so excited to have a new mug, so you can imagine how devasted I am.  Farewell awesome mug...  thanks for all the wonderful hot cups of coffee you brought to my lips.  lol  

FMM

Friend Making Mondays!! Check out where it all started at Kenz's blog


I like... running in the morning.
I don't like... Cilantro
I love... my job!
I dream of... marrying the man I love.
I wonder... when he plans on proposing.
I know... that I can do anything I set my mind to.
I went... for a run this evening... its a gorgeous summer evening.
I have... really awesome parents.
I think... too much most of the time.
I plan... to work at Weight Watchers once I hit goal.

I regret... not having tried my bf's grandmothers legendary Mac & Cheese before she passed away.
I do... drink my water everyday.

I drink...beer but I'm trying to cut back on it.
I wish... I wasn't so hard on myself for being so close to goal and putting 5lbs on this summer.
I am... a runner and proud of it!!
I am not... going to give up ever!
I need... stay focused on plan & goal.
I graduated...high school in 1997 and college in 2005.
I hope... to live happily ever after.
I want... to be able to eat what I want when I want without guilt and regret.  Its too much to ask, the sooner I accept that the better... but I'm working on it, I promise.

I sometimes... cry when I step on the scale.

I always... listen to Howard Stern on Sirius.
I can...talk and run at the same time ;)
I work... for a grocery store chain designing store layouts. 
I cannot... believe summer is almost over.
I avoid... bumping into someone I may be forced to have small talk with.
I will... go to get weighed in Wed night regardless of what the results may be.


Your turn now peeps.  Enjoy!! 

Today I learned...

... that I won an award!!  Thanks Dawne!!! 

Further & faster

Today I ran 8k!!! My furthest distance to date.  I feel so friggin amazing.  I ran "the loop" and it wasn't bad at all.  A few hills but nothing I couldn't handle.  The big challenge will be when we run it the other way because there is a crazy long hill.  Oh well, I can do it, no problem.  I love running with my friend M...  she's so inspiring and I just love running with "someone" and I didn't know if I would.  I never would have run the loop if it wasn't for her and she said that made her feel amazing.  So I'm glad.  She also said we beat her best time doing the loop.  I really think running with someone makes me run faster!  yay

Eating isn't going as good as I would like but I did manage to not eat a big hunk of chocolate cake in the my office yesterday.  SCORE!  Not that it was easy and with the help of my boss it was sort of like torture.  I saw that the girls in Advertising had a huge double chocolate cake that they were carting around for someone's last day.  Of course a few minutes later my boss (who's a total ball-buster btw) shows up at my cubicle eating a huge piece of choc cake.  Did you guys get some cake? he says... there's plenty left.  Um no thanks I said, I don't need to be eating that, I said.  Well, I should have just left it at "no thanks".  He then stood over me eating his cake going mmmmm  yummmm so good... double chocolate.  I picked up my headphone and plugged both my ears.. lol. 

Then the guy in the next cubicle is like, you don't eat cake?  Well, no, but only for obvious reasons.. hahaha then the girl on the other side of me says.. you can just have a small piece.  ENABLER!

ENABLERS ENABLERS ENABLERS.

This is my world people.  UGH!

Heehee so I'm proud to say I did not have to run off a piece of cake this morning... just pizza and 3 beers.. HA

Today I learned...

... that I can eat a whole medium pizza in one sitting and not be full.

Today I learned...

... that a "Yah-mu-kah"....  a Jewish cap, is actually spelled and pronounced Yarmulke.  I guess I don't know enough about Judiasm.  Crazy.. lol.