Tuesday, July 20, 2010
2 pounds!
Alright folks, I went in for my BMI test today and it's been about 8 months since I've started my lifestyle change. Drum roll please....I've lost a total 38 pounds!! WOOHOO! I can't believe I only have 2 more pounds and that will be 40 pounds! I have a goal to lose about 20 more pounds and then I'll just be able to maintain, but I'm not going to kill myself trying to meet this goal. I am so grateful for all the support that my friends, family and trainers have given me. Here's to 20 more!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Tradition...Tradition!
Many moons ago, I met my dear friend Allison. We basically were inseparable for an entire summer before she decided to go to Australia. During that time, we experience our first 4th of July together and that was the start of many Happy America's to follow.
This year was my third year going to Nashville (where Allison lives now) in order to celebrate our nations birth in a correct way. I'd have to say, this is one of my favorite times of the year. Allison always plans amazing outings to coincide with the holiday weekend. This year was by far the best Happy America I've ever had!
This year was my third year going to Nashville (where Allison lives now) in order to celebrate our nations birth in a correct way. I'd have to say, this is one of my favorite times of the year. Allison always plans amazing outings to coincide with the holiday weekend. This year was by far the best Happy America I've ever had!
Here are some pictures from the weekend.
Here we are at the Patterson House which is a fancy cocktail lounge.
They have a bacon infused drink. NASTY!
This is Allison's sweet boyfriend Bill
Bill, Allison, Patrick and I at the Stage listening to some sweet music
I had a great time getting to know new people and hanging out with those who I had met in previous years. All-in-all it was a great weekend and I finally got to experience some amazing weather and great alcohol!
Here we are at the Patterson House which is a fancy cocktail lounge.They have a bacon infused drink. NASTY!
Bill, Allison, Patrick and I at the Stage listening to some sweet music
It was really important that I wore some 3-D glasses for the big firework show. Thanks Patrick...they worked!
Allison and Emily at Patrick's party!
The sweet view of down town Nashville Patrick has from his deck!
The sweet view of down town Nashville Patrick has from his deck!
Allison, Bill and Patrick all work for the Core of Engineers and so I thought I'd sport this hard hat. Just in case there was some out of control driving going on.
Allison and I at the Stage (again) on Sunday night. Let me just add that I said numerous times "It's Sunday and I'm at a bar drinking!!" I felt like such a rebel. It was a great night, I think I went to bed around 4 am and I remember tipping the cab driver $6 for a $6 ride! Oh well, $12 isn't that bad. On Monday, Allison had rented a pontoon boat and invited her friends to join in for a day at the lake. After 4 hours of sleep, I woke up feeling like I got run over by a thousand horses who also pooped on me. That's adding in the nausea that I was experiencing. Don't worry, I toughened up quick, thanks to some delicious crackers I found.
The day at the lake was so much fun. I have a small fear of water so it took me a while to get in, then when I did, I realized that Nelly the Loch Ness Monster didn't live there and I was safe. We played and invented a few games then eventually decided to move out into deeper water so everyone could jump off the boat.
Allison and I at the Stage (again) on Sunday night. Let me just add that I said numerous times "It's Sunday and I'm at a bar drinking!!" I felt like such a rebel. It was a great night, I think I went to bed around 4 am and I remember tipping the cab driver $6 for a $6 ride! Oh well, $12 isn't that bad. On Monday, Allison had rented a pontoon boat and invited her friends to join in for a day at the lake. After 4 hours of sleep, I woke up feeling like I got run over by a thousand horses who also pooped on me. That's adding in the nausea that I was experiencing. Don't worry, I toughened up quick, thanks to some delicious crackers I found.
The day at the lake was so much fun. I have a small fear of water so it took me a while to get in, then when I did, I realized that Nelly the Loch Ness Monster didn't live there and I was safe. We played and invented a few games then eventually decided to move out into deeper water so everyone could jump off the boat.
I had a great time getting to know new people and hanging out with those who I had met in previous years. All-in-all it was a great weekend and I finally got to experience some amazing weather and great alcohol!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! Can't wait until next year!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
A "Runners" Playlist
Okay, so now my distance for my marathon training are getting a lot longer than my usual workout play list. I need some major suggestions to keep me in the grove and push through the desire to quit. Here's my play list thus far:
*Highway to hell- AC/DC
*Pink- Aerosmith
*Smack That- Akon
*Single Ladies- Beyonce
*Tangled Up In Your Love- Billy Currington
*Imma Be- Black Eyed Peas
*1234- Coolio
*Pour Some Sugar On Me- Def Leppard
*In The Ayer- Flo Rida
*Faith- George Michales
*Welcome to the Jungle- Guns N'Roses
*Paradise City- Guns N'Roses
*Empire State of Mind- Jay-Z
*Run This Town- Jay-Z
*Baby- Justin Bieber
*One Time- Justin Bieber
*Sexy Back- Justin Timberlake
*Gold Digger- Kanye West
*Hot N' Cold- Katy Perry
*Your Love Is My Drug- Ke$ha
*Bossy- Kellis
*Snap Ya Fingers- Lil' Jon
*Rockstar- Nickleback
*So What- Pink
* When I Grow Up- Pussy Cat Dolls
*Cherry Bomb- The Runaways
*PIMP- 50 Cent
*Just A Little Bit- 50 Cent
*In Da Club- 50 Cent
*Sweet Child of Mine- Guns N'Roses
*If We Ever Meet Again- Timberland
*Airplanes- B.o.B
*My First Kiss- 3Oh!3
*Startrukk- 3Oh!3
*Nothin' on You- B.o.B
I know it's a long list, but remember it's a little of 13 miles for this half marathon and that means a lot more music. Please give me suggestions and try not to judge on my LARGE variety of artists. Thanks! I'll leave you with the best video ever made! :)
*Highway to hell- AC/DC
*Pink- Aerosmith
*Smack That- Akon
*Single Ladies- Beyonce
*Tangled Up In Your Love- Billy Currington
*Imma Be- Black Eyed Peas
*1234- Coolio
*Pour Some Sugar On Me- Def Leppard
*In The Ayer- Flo Rida
*Faith- George Michales
*Welcome to the Jungle- Guns N'Roses
*Paradise City- Guns N'Roses
*Empire State of Mind- Jay-Z
*Run This Town- Jay-Z
*Baby- Justin Bieber
*One Time- Justin Bieber
*Sexy Back- Justin Timberlake
*Gold Digger- Kanye West
*Hot N' Cold- Katy Perry
*Your Love Is My Drug- Ke$ha
*Bossy- Kellis
*Snap Ya Fingers- Lil' Jon
*Rockstar- Nickleback
*So What- Pink
* When I Grow Up- Pussy Cat Dolls
*Cherry Bomb- The Runaways
*PIMP- 50 Cent
*Just A Little Bit- 50 Cent
*In Da Club- 50 Cent
*Sweet Child of Mine- Guns N'Roses
*If We Ever Meet Again- Timberland
*Airplanes- B.o.B
*My First Kiss- 3Oh!3
*Startrukk- 3Oh!3
*Nothin' on You- B.o.B
I know it's a long list, but remember it's a little of 13 miles for this half marathon and that means a lot more music. Please give me suggestions and try not to judge on my LARGE variety of artists. Thanks! I'll leave you with the best video ever made! :)
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