Cravings...

I've been craving chocolate like a mad woman!!! Unfortunately, I can't eat chocolate because of my allergies. :( This realization, has caused me to feel a serious case of the blues! I will try to kick the blues out of my system with an early visit to the gym tomorrow!

Ttyl,
Lainy

Hectic Weekend!

This week was filled with family activities and friendly visits! I barely had time to sleep. Hahaha!!

I weighed 140 both on Thursday and on Friday. The weekend came and I didn't exercise and ate like a little piggy. :0) on Monday, I weighed 142 pounds. I worked out, ate the way I'm supposed to and this morning: BAM! I weigh 140 again! :0)

This is a train wreck!! I lose weight Monday through Friday and gain in the weekend!! I've got to cut that out!!

Have a good day!!
Ttyl,
Lainy

My Addiction... :0)

Well, it's not totally bad except for the fact that it costs money... :/  I am addicted to makeup!! Yup, MAKEUP! I love eyeshadows, blushes, mascaras, lipsticks, lip glosses, etc.  I honestly have a collection of makeup.  My favorite brands are Urban Decay, MAC, and BH Cosmetics.  One of these days, I will share more about my makeup with you! Anyhow, last night I received my grab bag gift from a friend and he got me this awesome makeup palette from Sephora.  It has eyeshadows, lip stains and blush.  I absolutely LOVE IT!!

Ttyl,
Lainy

Training for a 5K

I've been toying around with the idea of running a 5K race for some time. I'm not much of a runner. In fact, my times are pretty pathetic. HOWEVER, I think that with time, I can learn to become a decent runner.

When I'm on the treadmill, I jog/walk/run 2.7 miles in 42 minutes. I can't jog it all the way because I tend to get quite tired but I try. I think doing this kind of workout at least 4 times per week will eventually turn me into a runner. Well, that's what I'm hoping for.

Next pay period, I'll be signing up for two races. One, this upcoming April and one in May. This is a special goal that will undeniably yield the results I desire: getting to a healthy weight.

Motivation Update...

I've decided that this weekend or maybe next, I will go buy a pretty bathing suit. One that catches my eyes and one that I envision myself wearing this summer. It's sole purpose will be to motivate me to work my booty off! ;0)
I think I can! I think I can! I think I can!!!

Ttyl,
Lainy

Lazy... Lack Motivation

I haven't worked out in two days. This is such a problem of mine. I get lazy and lack the motivation to go to the gym. :/ I need to learn what to do when I start to feel this way! This feeling pretty much stinks!

Ttyl,
Elaine

Weirdest Day EVER!

I'm having one of those days in which you almost wish you never got out of bed, BUT are in essence sort of happy that you dragged yourself from under the covers!!!

Anyhow, I weighed myself this morning! The impossible occurred, either that, or my scale is BROKEN!! I weighed 140.6 pounds! Following my 1,200 calorie diet and exercising allowed me to shed the extra 3 pounds that haunted me this past few days!

I REACHED THE NUTRITIONIST'S GOAL!!! 140 pounds! I'm really excited! This means I'm 10 pounds away from my goal of 130 pounds! All of a sudden, I actually feel like I CAN DO THIS!!! I KNOW I CAN!!

Goodnight and ttyl,
Lainy

First Dose of Allergy Shots

Mmmm.... I'm sitting in the waiting room, anxiously awaiting my first dose of Allergy shots. I'm a bit overwhelmed, scared and nervous. This really does stink! I truly dislike shots; but, according to my doctor, these will help me feel better. I don't know. I feel a certain way about medicines and injections; after all, I took the ever-so-popular flu shot and it almost killed me! The hives, the itchiness, the red eyes and the inability to breathe that's something I'll never forget. I dislike the fact that I have allergies BUT they are part of me! I have to deal with them as best as I could.

I'll let you know if I feel any different after taking shots.

Ttyl,
Lainy

Crazy Scale

People say that you shouldn't weigh yourself daily. I beg to differ. I think it's quite healthy to track your weight on a daily basis. Not only does this enable you to see your progress as a physical number but it also calls for accountability on your part.

For instance, I totally pigged out this past week due to holiday munchies and drinks. I saw the ugly numbers creep up on the scale BUT I knew it wasn't a big deal. Once the get togethers and the celebrations ceased AND I returned my butt to the gym, I would be right back on track.

This morning I weighed myself and those 2 pounds I gained this past week are HISTORY! I'm back to 141.8. See my formula is simple: scale plus exercise plus good eating habits yields results!

Ttyl,
Lainy

Gluten Free Pancakes

I'm seriously in love with the gluten free pancake mix my DH purchased for me. The pancakes look and feel just like regular wheat pancakes. They taste a little grainy, but it's all good. I don't mind the taste.

Today, I had them with raisins!! People without food allergies probably think I'm nuts, but you have to understand that I'm very limited in what I can eat! So KUDOS to Hodgson Mill's Gluten Free Pancake and Waffle Mix.

Oh, and I had Gluten Free syrup made by Maple Grove Farms! At just 30 calories per 1/4 cup the syrup is pretty good. And guess what?? It's Sugar Free. ;0)

Ttyl,
Lainy

FAILED!

Just thought I'd share my first failed attempt to reach a goal set by my nutritionist.

My appointment is on Saturday. By then, I should have been 140 pounds. Well I'm not 140 pounds! I weighed 143.0 this morning. I can blame all the holiday eating but that wasn't the problem. The problem is ME!! My stomach has literally been like the bottomless pit! Therefore, I take full responsibility!!

Five days is not enough time to lose 3 pounds. Therefore, I totally crashed and burned!! FAILED! Well, there's always next week. :/

Ttyl,
Lainy

6:00 AM Workout...

I woke up bright and early to make it to my 6:00 AM training session. Despite the agony of getting out of bed, I located my workout clothes, got dressed, and walked out the door! Talk about an accomplishment!

In my head, I desperately needed to get to the gym on time. If I didn't, I'd probably have to park far from the door. Hahaha! I really did expect to see a ton of cars and a packed gym. After all, it's January 2 which is synonymous with "a packed gym of people with New Year's resolutions". To my dismay, the gym was empty!!! SCORE! It was just my trainer and about a dozen people. That's excellent since my gym is HUGE!

Today's workout consisted of rowing, kettle ball training, sit ups and TRX training. It was extremely exhausting! My arms feel like jello. Really, they do! Hahaha!

Ttyl,
Lainy

New Year... New ME!!

So a few weeks ago, I learned I had food allergies and am, according to my doctors, pre-diabetic. Yeah, that pretty much means that I am almost a diabetic. AND it also means that I have to watch what I eat. I can't eat shell fish, eggs, wheat, milk, peanuts, soybean and beef. I get really annoyed when people ask: Why are you on a diet?" "Why can't you eat that anymore?" I get equally annoyed when people say "Well you used to eat that before." or when they put this face as if I were making things up. Believe me, I would love to eat chocolate, cupcakes and all the other yummy stuff that I used to love to eat. Unfortunately, I cannot eat these things. They make me sick and quite frankly, I am tired of feeling sick.

Anyhow, I have had to learn to eat differently and have incorporated exercise into my weekly routines. According to the nutritionist, I should weigh between 115-120 pounds. Quite frankly, I am not sure if I can make it to that goal. BUT I am certainly going to give it my all. Because of my allergies, I have no choice but to watch what I eat. So far I have dropped 10 pounds. I am very happy and excited and for the very first time, in a long long time, I feel like I have what it takes to reach my ultimate weight goal. For me, that is 130 pounds. I am currently 143 pounds. Thirteen pounds to go! I think I can! I think I can! I think I can!

I've decided to start this blog in hopes to gain support and ideas from people who are trying to stay fit, as well as others who may have tips and ideas on how to deal with food allergies. My goal is to live a healthier life.

xoxo,
Lainy