Posts Tagged ‘Few Days’

Today I gave up on my “40 Days Without Chocolate” adventure. That’s right folks, I gave in and yes, I ate chocolate. I went 31 days without chocolate. Yes I faltered there in the beginning…forgetting about it and having to start over. In the end, I’m a little disappointed in myself. I know I have the willpower to do it – I just neglected to employ that willpower and last these final nine days. What did I learn?

Next time give up something else that is NOT chocolate.

I’ll also admit that although I had previously announced – and honestly THOUGHT that I’d do it – that I would be running in the Bolder Boulder 10k race this year, I won’t be doing that either.  I had a LOVELY little dinner last night with my good friend Lindsi (we were going to run it together) and after talking about it, decided to maybe put it off and look into other 10k races.

I’m particularly excited about this because that same weekend (Memorial Day) my stepmom and dad invited Jacques and I up to the family cabin (<– if you haven’t seen this before, check it out!) in Jefferson, CO.

I mean, come on. There are llamas. LLAMAS!

Since Jacques will be coming, I’m sure we’ll still doing PLENTY of outdoorsy, physical stuff – lots of places to hike and MAYBE even bike. I’ve already started looking into other 10k races and have found several that might just work. I would still really really like to try to run a half marathon this year…we’ll just have to see how the 10k pans out first and train on from there.

Maybe I’m being a bit too hard on myself about both of these things…maybe I’m not being hard enough. Either way, lessons learned and I’m moving on.

Jacques is on his way up, as we speak. I’m excited to spend a few days with my amazing boyfriend. Hopefully Colorado will be kind and keep it up with the nice weather. Back to the gym tomorrow…

Much love, Pro

Talk about your last minute plans. Well, I guess it’s not THAT last minute but just yesterday, I found out that I’ll be going to Chicago for Christmas! CHICAGO!

About a week ago, Jacques and I were discussing what our plans were for Christmas; since I spent Thanksgiving with my mom, Christmas – traditionally – would then be spent with my dad. Oh the joys of having divorced parents…trading off holidays and such. *sigh* Anyway, Jacques told me that he and his dad might be going to Chicago to go visit that side of the family. A few days later, and after making sure that I’d be invited, he asked if I’d like to join them.

My answer: an enthusiastic ‘HELL YEAH’!

I’ve never been to Chicago and I’ve always – ALWAYS – wanted to go. Jacques offered to pay for my ticket (he’s the best <3 ) and we’ll be staying with his grandparents so it won’t break my budget, which is quite pleasing. We’ll leave on Christmas morning around 8am so we can make it to his grandparents’ house for the Christmas festivities, stay a few days and hopefully do all the touristy things in the city and head home on New Years Eve morning. I’m so excited!

Things I’d like to see while there:

• Navy Pier – there’s some Winter Wonderfest thing going on right now with ice skating and fun holiday activities. Maybe I can talk Jacques into it, eh?
• Willis Tower Skydeck
• The Chicago Theater – I don’t need to see a show there, I just want to SEE it.

I’m sure I’ll think of other things I MUST see while there. If you’ve been before and enjoyed something in particular, let me know what it was because I’m up for anything!

I finally went to weigh in last week. Results?

Week 30 (I think) Weight Loss: – 0.8 lbs

Total Weight Loss with WW: – 42.6 lbs (still just under 50 total)

So it wasn’t a great loss, but it was something which was really what I needed to see in order to be semi-optimistic. Thus far, this week has been infinitely better as I saw the lowest number yet on the scale yesterday morning – 1.5 pounds less than the number I saw 3 days ago! Eeek! That’s thrilling. I’m trying my honest to goodness hardest to see a good number this week. I spent 2.5 hours at the gym last night doing cardio, then a class and then hitting up the sauna. I got my bum outta bed this morning at 7:30a and met a friend for a workout; this afternoon will be back and biceps with Badass Trainer Lady and my mom.

I am DETERMINED to make this happen and will be going to weigh in tomorrow at noon. Fingers crossed.

Lastly, a few wonderfully awesome items** that I’ve found that I may be asking Santa for this Christmas:

How I want this scarf…

…and we all know that I love a hat. Adorable.

I love watercolor…but I can’t paint it myself.

Peacock earrings? Yes please.

**Most items found on etsy.com

Much love, Pro