It’s Tuesday & Biggest Loser Finale is tonight!!

Last night around 10:15pm my electricity went out and when I called the electric company the recording said it was due to “damaged equipment” and it would either come back on or there would be updated info by 12:45am.  At 12:30am I called back and the automated system said on or update by 1:30am.  I was still up then so I called and the recording said on or update at 5:00am.  Okay, I give!! I blew out the candles and went to sleep.  I woke up at 7:15am and my livingroom and office lights were on.  Yay, electricity is back!!

I got up and ate breakfast:  1 cup of Shredded Wheat and 1 cup 1% milk.  I did some housework (it never ends!) including laundry.  Left to go run some errands and my mom called and invited me to lunch.  I had a cheeseburger and fries, but only ate half and took the rest home!!  It was  a nice enjoyable lunch and our server was super nice!!  Always take good care of your server if he or she is good!  They are sometimes few and far between nowadays!!

It had been overcast all morning and by the time we were leaving the restaurant the rain had just started.  The rest of the afternoon it rained, or poured–depending on which side of town you live on. It’s a perfect day to do housework…my house is looking shiny!

My mom called me a little while later to let me know my dad called her to let her know that one of my cousins was just diagnosed with cancer.  They think it was work related–something about paint fumes.  I am shocked and saddened….I hope they caught it in time.  So, my mom and I ended up on the phone forever and hung up just in time for the SFGiants game.

And, as for my dad calling my mom–my parents are divorced and have been for many many years!  I am one of those lucky people you never hear about who’s parents were able to set aside their problems and put the kids first!  My parents get along great!! My step-dad and dad also get along very well.  I know….when does that ever happen??

So, I never got a chance to do my workout today…..that’s as in Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred.  I feel bad about it so while I am watching the Biggest Loser finale I will be doing some ab work and lunges/push-ups/etc…

Never was able to watch Real Housewives of New Jersey last night since my electricity went out.  So, I need to play catch-up.  As for Biggest Loser, who do you want to win??  I don’t know because I love them all.  I hope Koli gets to the finals….although I love Daris too.  Honestly, this is the first season I will be super happy for whoever wins!!

Flip-flop shopping & the 30 Day Shred

Late last night I did Day 7 of the Shred.  It was a great workout, but even after taking a shower I couldn’t sleep.  That wasn’t good because I had to get up early–my mom and I were going to Old Navy for their $1.00 flip-flop sale that started at 7am!!

We got to Old Navy around 6:45 am and there was already a line.  At 7am they only let a certain number of people in at a time so it wasn’t crazy and we could shop without the frenzy of last year.  The limit was 5 pairs of flip-flops again.  We were in and out within 15 minutes.

Then we walked over to Panera to have breakfast.  I had already looked at their website the night before to see what I wanted.  Normally I would get a cinnamon roll and hot chocolate but I am trying to eat better!  I ended up with a blueberry bagel with 2 little packets of butter (I think they were only 1 tsp each) and hot tea.  I wanted green tea but the tea company no longer has green tea (what?? That is beyond belief!)

After a leisurely breakfast we drove across town to the local farmers market.  They just started it back up for the summer so not all of the vendors were there.  It was beautiful weather this morning–clear skies and a slight breeze.  Perfect for a walk through the farmers market.

Well, that weather didn’t last long.  By noon it was black clouds, sprinkling and very windy!!  I’m telling you, this Northern California weather this year so far has really been interesting, to say the very very least!

I watched the SFGiants game and had lunch–a turkey burger and summer squash medley–I made it all last night and portioned it out for meals this upcoming week.  After the game, with the winds howling, the rain coming down and me being exhausted, I took a nap. I never take naps…that means I was really tired!!

When I woke up I did a little housework and then did the 30 Day Shred–Day 8.  I can’t believe I only have 2 more days at Level 1.  I was really tired and didn’t want to work out today.  Like I keep saying, the old me would have just skipped it.  But I got myself up, put my workout outfit on, turned the dvd player on and just did it!!

Now, I feel great and am so glad I decided to stick with my schedule!  It was a butt-kicking sweat-fest as usual.   Can’t wait to do it again tomorrow!!

The Shred-Day 4

Well, I don’t know what’s up with the weather but it looks like we are back in January/February what with the overcast skies and rain.   This kind of weather makes me incredibly lazy and normally I will do the bare minimum…..which includes skipping any exercise.

But this is the new me and I now exercise through these obstacles!!  So, even though I tried to find every reason to get out of it (including housework) I finally did the Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred-day 4!!  I’ll be honest, my heart wasn’t totally in it but I focused and got through it.

I see little improvements with each workout so that is incentive enough to keep at it!  However, my knees are still a little sore from running yesterday so I was careful with the jumping jacks, etc…..other than that it was another 22 minute sweat-fest that even though I wanted to skip it…..I am so happy I didn’t!!