The Best is Yet to Come

#1 had the day off and my interview got moved to tomorrow so we took the train into the city and spent the day being tourists. This, unfortunately, has caused me to have some very sore feet from wearing the wrong sandals and walking over 5 miles! Bad blisters, multiple, sucks to be me. Especially since I have to slip on a pair of heels for the two interviews I have tomorrow!

On a positive note, we did have a great time….went to the Nike store, my very own personal happy place. He laughs and picks on me saying that I singlehandedly keep them in business (not true at all, of course). Picked up a milk frother for cappuccinos at home - #1 has Starbucks beat hands down.

After we got on the right train and made it home we hit the gym. My workouts are so much more painful when I’ve got ol’ Eagle Eye checking my form and pushing me to do more. It’s great! I definitely get a better workout - plus it’s fun to check out all his muscles when he’s doing his reps! Nothing like some hard, bulging, veiny muscles to turn a chick on! Bring em on!

Had a super weekend, went out on the lake and caught some rays. Spent some quality time with my girlfriends and their kids. Watched The DaVinci Code, was much better than I expected…..

Came home to wine, cheese and some bread fresh from the bakery (#1 has some great taste!). Watched some movies and now it’s time to hit the sack. Need to catch some zzzzz’s for my interview in the morning.

Got to get up at 4ish to get to work by 7am…….only bonus is that traffic is almost nonexistent and it’s quicker to get through the stinkin’ tolls. You’d think that with all the money given at the booths, the good State of Illinois could at least fix some of the roads!

Ate about 1000 calories today, got in some cardio. Starting to feel better, but now #1 is coming down with my bug pretty bad. Watched Casino Royale tonight, was good…..had a Jack and Diet Coke and some nuts as movie food.

Looking forward to working out in my Wisconsin gym on Sunday, boy do I miss that place! Even #1 thinks that gym is one of the best, even though it’s small. I miss the super awesome Extreme Blendz smoothies they make, they’re frickin’ fantastic! And, it’s super nice to go into the gym equivalent of Cheers’ bar where everybody knows your name. Don’t get me wrong, my Illinois gym is fine, it’s just not the same.

As soon as I get myself a super new job, I think I’ll switch to the Xtreme Sports gym - they have a nice pool and hot tub. We’ll see……..

Nighty night!

Aaahhhhhhhh, blissfull sleep, just what I’m going to be getting some more of as soon as I stop playing with the laptop.

Got in the morning cardio - actually got up on my own, #1 was quite pleased that he didn’t have to drag me out of bed today. Unfortunately, he’s caught the nasty bug I had…..I cry a little inside every time I hear him cough since he sounds so miserable and I know it’s all my fault! He’s been a very good sport, though and says "that’s what happens when you live with someone…."

Interview this afternoon, let’s cross our fingers and hope I get a job SOON! Need money in a very bad way. Helps that I don’t pay any rent, but still. I’d rather be a contributing member of this household and have extra green.

K, going to nap for an hour or so……….too bad it’s raining today……ugh. Good sleeping weather, bad perky, hire-me-I-m-perfect-for-your-position weather.

Happy Thursday!

Just got back from the gym, and even though I’m still feeling kind of funky from being sick for two weeks, I got in an hour of cardio! Not even just wimpy, pansy, sit & spin your wheels cardio, but real heart-thumping, sweat-breaking stuff.

Woohoo!!!!!!  Can’t wait until tomorrow morning to do it again!!!!!!!

…not a big tuna fan! Adding in some hard boiled eggs, whey protein, fruit, veggies, skim milk, some nuts and non-fat coffee creamer for kicks. On Mondays and Thursdays I add in some extra carbs for giggles.

One cheat meal a week. Daily diet posted on fridge, helps that we have no "illegal" foods in the house.

I’m sticking with the plan for a month to see what kind of progress I make while following it, will tweak it a little if adjustments are needed at that time.

I was jonesin’ for something cold and sweet, and look what I found!!!!! Only 40 calories, yes, unfortunately 10 g of carbs from sugar, but heck - I’m SICK!!!!! Yummy, yummy, yummy AND feels good on my throat. Highly recommended to all.

Yay! Thank goodness my doctor prescribed extra antibiotics the last time I was sick, and thank goodness there’s a generic version of Zithromax! Started taking it yesterday, and I’m finally starting to feel better today.

Going to go to the gym in the morning and just get some cardio in……yes, I’ve lost weight from being sick, and YES it’s muscle….sucks. Not ready to lift any heavy weights yet, so I think I’ll start off easy with just my warm up weights and cardio for this week, and then restart my lifting cycle next week.

Let’s hope I’m not coughing all over the person who interviews me tomorrow! Have an appointment in the city about a job…..let’s hope I find a good one soon!

…both challenge me to do BETTER………and damm!t, I’ve got until August to kick some of my own lard butt into shape!!!!! 

I can’t stand being sick!!!! This sucks the big one……..can’t wait to feel better and pump some serious iron in the gym on Monday. Have more job interviews next week, hopefully I’ll find something good soon…….I must admit, I COULD be putting a little bit more effort forth, but this week has been bad for forward progress all around.

Thank goodness I had the forethought to bring my favorite big blue blankie down with me the last time I went back to Cheeseland. Nothing beats my Puffalump…..yeah, #1 looked at me a little funny when I started talking to my comforter……I really AM ill….