In an effort to not be too perfectionist about my nutrition, I will usually allow myself a “free” meal or treat once a week. Usually it’s not too crazy, just something that usually doesn’t really fit into my nutrition plan because it’s really carb-heavy or higher in fat. That something can be a piece or [...]
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Spark Progress
So now that I am a little over a week into the SparkPeople system, I will share how I’m doing. I’m doing fantasic, thank you for asking! After the first week I have lost 3 lbs. I’m not measuring inches, just going by how my clothes fit, because I’ve learned that for me the measuring [...]
SparkPeople
You know how I keep joking that when it comes to working for myself I’m a pretty slackadaisical boss? I’ve known for quite some time that I work well when under somebodies direction. I pretty much live for carrying out orders, looking for approval, and doing it better than anyone else. Not only that, but [...]
Scrub the Chub
In an effort to keep myself honest, I’m going to post my weight loss stats here. Starting Weight: 190 lbs. (ugh! although I’ve been told I carry it well, everybody thinks I’m at least 20 lbs. lighter than I really am) Chest: 43″ (braless measure because my bras make this measurement vary) Waist: 36.5″ Hips: [...]
It All Comes Back Around
After suspending my training almost a year ago, not a day has passed that I haven’t thought of Tae Kwon Do. I would find myself performing a poomsae or kicks while waiting for water to boil on the stove, I’d stare at the mirror and practice punches and blocks. It’s undeniable, Tae Kwon Do has [...]
Baby Steps
Since discontinuing my training, I have put on some weight. It was inevitable since I went from 3+ days a week training to none. My pants are a wee bit tight and I need to try to get myself moving again. Gardening helps, but it’s not always a workout, nor would I want it to [...]
It’s been too long…
…since my last update. I kind of went totally silent online while I dealt with what I was choosing to do. I chose to suspend my Tae Kwon Do training for the foreseeable future. Partly financial reasons, partly because I got burnt out, and mostly because while I was maintaining the schedule I was, my [...]
I Need a Monday Do-Over
My youngest was home with a bad cold today, so for the most part the day was uneventful. It all went to hell quick though. I went to pick up my oldest from her Jr. High musical rehearsal at 5 pm. Turns out she doesn’t get out until 5:30 and I need to be at [...]
Test Day Recap
My infrequency of posts (and of reading other blogs) is directly due to putting time into working at the dojang. Not instructing mind you, but actual paid office work. But that’s a story in and of itself, one that I will probably not go into great detail here. Part of that is due to my [...]
The Day Has Come….
for my Black Belt test! It’s amazing that this day is here finally. I’m looking forward to performing my best and having fun. It’s going to be a LONG day though. I need to be at the dojang at 8 am and I don’t anticipate leaving until about 6 pm, and that will be to [...]
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