Frustration, Weekend, Beginning of week 4

So "Mission Healthy Life week 3" just ended. It was a stressful week. I went to the gym every single day for almost 2 hours and all week I gained weight. I've been working so hard so it's discouraging. Blah Blah it's muscle..muscle weighs more than fat...Ugh I just want it to drop some...I mean it's been almost a month! But I can't let it get me down and just keep on pushing. I do feel better though, and I can see some muscle showing in my arms..I'm working hard on them since they are pre-Sumo looking to me lol. I've getting pretty tan as I'm taking advantage of the unlimited booth sessions included in my membership. I've only gone 5 times but i've darkened about 4 shades at least. I just hope that week 4 goes a little better. My cousin asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding, in may, and all the dresses she picked out I look like a whale in. So I really want to drop by then so I will look fabulous!

Over the weekend we finally got around to washing our mountain of dirty clothes, and washing our filthy cars inside and out. We also BBQed ribs for the first time. I have pictures of those event :) I got in a Snapshot mood. Enjoy everyone that is a mini update for now.

Recent Photo's

Jared's First Green Beer on St. Patricks day!The Girly's at Chili's

Jamie went for a more fruity approach to the green drink. :)

Jared hanging our pot rack.


All Finished!

Tico Hanging out.

Not My Idea Of A Saturday Night!

So I hope that everyone had a great weekend! Ours started out pretty uneventful, Friday night I went to the gym on my way home from work. Jared didn't meet me there like usual because he was helping his friend with some tires. They were trying to shine up the rims and make them presentable to resale. Well if you had seen the tires then you would see that is was a forever long project but they did a good job. By the time I got home they were both in the garage with Grease up to their elbows. Both of them had big smiles on their faces..something about a garage just makes them feel so manly! :) I didn't want to interupt the bonding time so I went upstairs and hung out with Tico (My bird). We made a batch of baked french fries and played a couple levels of the game Little Big Planet. (Completely cracked out game but so fun for any age!)

Saturday morning Mellisa came and picked me up and we went to her salon so I could get my hair dyed. It was beyond needing it...I had regrowth about an inch and it was faded so badly! We did easter design toe nails and then she left about 3 so she could head to work. Jared and I bought a pot rack so we assembled that on the wall and then his friend left. Finally..first time alone since the weekend began and it was already 5 pm. We got into the car and was headed for the gym and to buy a new toaster when it all started. I got a small pain in my chest out of nowhere. About a minute later it happened again but worse and then it consistantly kept coming for about 2 hours. At didn't work out the gym because some of the pain brought me to tears. After the workout I told Jared that I was still having bad pains and he decided that I needed to go to the hospital.

At 7:00 pm we walked into the Emergency room and signed in. They ended up taking my vitals and putting me on the EKG machine to monitor my heart to see if there were any abnormalties. After I was finished they wanted to make sure that I wasn't pregnant because they needed to send me over to X-rays. Then after that I was hooked up to another heart montior for another hour or so. Turns out that my chest wall is inflammed and they aren't sure of the cause but apparently it could be several things. We were released from the hospital at 10 that night, with medication in hand to help with the pain and swelling. They said it should take about a week for both to be gone. Not very fun but I'm glad that it wasn't anything more serious!

Week 2!

So it's week two of my path to a healthier me...I'M EXHAUSTED! I have been going balls to the wall with going to the gym at least an hour a day. That includes 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of strength training on the weight machines, followed with a 10 minute hyromassage to ease my sore mucles and relax me. I am sore from head to toe and sometimes just sitting and do nothing is painful because I'm pushing my muscles to the limit. It will pay off soon, even though the wii fit mocks me that I am fat :) I think that today I will take a break and give myself some recoop time. For the record this is how I feel at work today lol.
I am taking some time out from my daily tasks and jotting down this blog for those that read it. Speaking of work...I am officially an employee for Eufora International as of last week! I am so happy that I have a great job in this trying time. When I sat down to fill out the paper work my boss asked me what I was getting paid at the staffing place, she said "We really like you and enjoy having you in our company. We would like to give you a raise and a little more responsiblity." So I am now the receptionist and accounting. :) It's kind of exciting but I am nervous because I don't want to be the one that messes up the bills. But once I get the hang of things it will be fine. We are still trying to get decorations for our new office space but for now it remains bare. I've been lame at getting pictures of it together to show everyone. Well I better get to work before I get caught slacking lol. Have a great day everyone!

OUCH!

So I have set my mind to getting fit. I have gained so much weight since living in California it's been unreal! I'm over being the fat friend and have decided to get my butt in gear. They have opened a new gym not far from my house and it's on my way home from work so Jared and I decided to check it out last sunday. SOOO NICE! I joined up and have been kicking my own butt ever since. I have gone every single day since signing up and I am so sore right now it's not even funny. My most awesome plan includes....

1. Cardio/Strength Area, Circuit & Locker Room Access

2. Unlimited Hydro Massage- so amazing after a great workout

3. Unlimited Tanning- to get my sexy back

4. Unlimited Guest Privileges- so Jared can come with me every time for free

5. Unlimited Personal Training Group Sessions- with only 4 people per class so it's personal

6. 50% off cooler drinks - When you feeling parched and forgot your drink
For only...$24 per month

hahaha sorry that was my sales pitch.

Later I will post pictures of my skinny in progress...but for now...here is the gym.

Beach Bonfire

So last night We went down to the beach and had a bonfire cook out. It was pretty fun! I was surprised how many fire pits were available, usually you have to fight for one, or so I have been told. :) We met Jared's friend and his wife at the grocery store and we loaded up on hot dogs, brownies, and of course the guys thought they needed beer. Then down to the beach we went. It was like 7:30 pm. All of the pits were taken at the Pier so we headed down to Harbor.

Lucky for us, there was a pit that already had a red glow so headed over there and didn't have to take the time to start a fire. We just threw the wood on it. It was so nice because the bonfires that I am used to are in the woods and you hear the trees and animals. But this time I could see and hear the waves crash into the shore. It was fun. The police came by a couple of times to make sure our fire wasn't out of control and that we didn't have glass containers. He stopped the first time and was like "You guys having a goood time? *while using his flashlight to check out our stuff* "ooo you guys have hot dogs!" it was pretty funny. Then he went to the next bonfire and ended up kicking them off the beach lol. They came back a little bit later after he left and when he came by again he made them leave again.

After about 2 1/2 hours we decided to leave so I finished up my Mountain Dew and threw it in the fire. I totally wasn't thinking and I left the cap on. It wasn't in there very long before it popped and exploded back out. It was HILARIOUS! the boys didn't think it was so funny because they freaked out and it gave them flash backs of Combat in Iraq. Tyler has ptsd so it was a bad deal for him. He almost pissed himself but I just couldn't help myself. I was in the sand almost crying because of the way they jumped and took off running. AH...Good Night!

Pictures as promised!

My AWESOME Friends on Jamie's 21st!

we've been having lots of spa nights lately!

My valentines present. (this is what I saw when I opened my eyes)

YAY! I FINALLY GOT IT!

Getting ready to go out to dinner at Claim Jumper

Mini Golf!