just a couple pictures of some of my work's in progress...
and these pictures were actually taken with my new phone... better quality than the old one fo sho!
9/29/10
9/17/10
status updates, no mo!!
i haven't done a status update in months, you may have noticed. why you ask? that's a very good question, with a couple different answers.
the first being... that last month i was supposed to do an update i completely changed my workout routine. i went from circuit training to just jogging in preperation for my first 5k (holla!). so when the day came for my measurements i got out the tape measure and ryan went to my waist first. he gave me the number and i looked at the previous month for my waist and i was an inch above that. i immediately grabbed the tape measure and said "we aren't doing this anymore!"
i totally learned a lesson from that month. if you're trying to lose weight or inches, straight cardio isn't gonna do it! for me at least. so after that month i wasn't going to track my measurements cause in my eyes, having to add to my previous numbers was a sign of failure.
the second... i came to the realization that i don't care what the scale says. ok, that's a lie. i don't care what the scale says as long as the poundage doesn't go back up to 167 or higher, which was where i started. i had long talks with myself and figured out that i just want to be STRONGER. i don't want to feel fragile in my early 30's. i didn't like the back pain i was feeling, the crunchy knees walking up stairs, the mindset that i was going to always be the "bigger friend". im sorry, but that's pathetic and i wasn't going to fall into it and let myself go!
so from now on, no more status updates! i appreciate the feedback that i received, i truly do. now i will just post about my accomplishments. i am thinking about registering for a 10k that takes place in bellingham on october 3rd. that is a great goal for me and i'm really excited for it!
another thing i've learned along the way is that i'm pretty tough. i've done things in the last 4 or 5 months that i didn't think i could do. i can now jog 3 miles without stopping, i can circuit train and keep up with jillian michaels (wow!), and i'm a helluva a lot happier!
thank you all for listening and i will be sure to post pictures after my 10k :)
the first being... that last month i was supposed to do an update i completely changed my workout routine. i went from circuit training to just jogging in preperation for my first 5k (holla!). so when the day came for my measurements i got out the tape measure and ryan went to my waist first. he gave me the number and i looked at the previous month for my waist and i was an inch above that. i immediately grabbed the tape measure and said "we aren't doing this anymore!"
i totally learned a lesson from that month. if you're trying to lose weight or inches, straight cardio isn't gonna do it! for me at least. so after that month i wasn't going to track my measurements cause in my eyes, having to add to my previous numbers was a sign of failure.
the second... i came to the realization that i don't care what the scale says. ok, that's a lie. i don't care what the scale says as long as the poundage doesn't go back up to 167 or higher, which was where i started. i had long talks with myself and figured out that i just want to be STRONGER. i don't want to feel fragile in my early 30's. i didn't like the back pain i was feeling, the crunchy knees walking up stairs, the mindset that i was going to always be the "bigger friend". im sorry, but that's pathetic and i wasn't going to fall into it and let myself go!
so from now on, no more status updates! i appreciate the feedback that i received, i truly do. now i will just post about my accomplishments. i am thinking about registering for a 10k that takes place in bellingham on october 3rd. that is a great goal for me and i'm really excited for it!
another thing i've learned along the way is that i'm pretty tough. i've done things in the last 4 or 5 months that i didn't think i could do. i can now jog 3 miles without stopping, i can circuit train and keep up with jillian michaels (wow!), and i'm a helluva a lot happier!
thank you all for listening and i will be sure to post pictures after my 10k :)
9/2/10
champagne & cigarettes
in true model form sunni & i drank champagne and smoked (well i did, smoked that is, i know bad) before our big photo shoot... here's what we came up with.
you can find these items for sale in my etsy shop, which is in the process of getting a makeover so bear with me til it looks perfect :)
9/1/10
teaser...
i've been on a mission since saturday to create a ton of new stuff for my etsy shop. so far i've made 5 scarves and a beanie... and this is after my day job. more pictures to come as soon as they're taken!!
8/18/10
fall recipes
not only am i excited for fall clothes, i'm also looking forward to getting back in the kitchen and creating dishes that warm the belly. here are two recipes that i have tried recently (yes, even in the 90 degree heat) that turned out amazing!
best thing about these recipes... they are low calorie! i suggest doubling the recipes and freezing the leftovers for quick weekday dinners. yummy!
yummy broccoli-cheese chowder
the cilantro makes this spicy white chicken chili
best thing about these recipes... they are low calorie! i suggest doubling the recipes and freezing the leftovers for quick weekday dinners. yummy!
fall 2010
my annual hunt for fall clothes is ON! here are just a few of the items that will be rotated through my fall/winter wardrobe...
nordy's anniversary sale!
hole-y jeans, mine have ankle zippers! forever21
the cutest damn wedges i've seen, endless
this sweater needs to be mine!! nordy's
more items: summer dresses with tights, dark red & black nail polish, leggings, knee high boots, TOMS, layered white boys tees, boyfriend cardi's in every color and loads of scarves. i have at least 3 new ideas for crocheted & knit scarves for this fall/winter! stay tuned for pics of those...
7/27/10
you have GOT to be kidding me...
my absolute favorite season to dress for is fall, always has been. i loved back to school shopping as a kid and would brib my dad to let me wear my new clothes early. in my annual search for new fall clothing i am on the hunt for some sweet new wedges... i hit up my favorite shoe website endless (you can't beat free overnight shipping!) and i found these HORRENDOUS shoes.
what the hell were they thinking when they designed these shoes? better question, what were they ON? i don't know what was worse: finding that these shoes existed OR seeing that they actually had a review! you are not going to believe this....
i honestly have no words...
"As far as looks, this shoe is exactly what I was looking for; but, the fit is no good. Based on reviews from other websites, I ordered the shoe a half size larger than what I normally wear and it was still snug. Also, there is virtually no arch support. Its not a shoe that you could wear all day long but its good quality and very cute."
i honestly have no words...
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