29

I am officially 29 have been for a whole day now as I sit here I have compiled a list on how I am planning to make 29 the best year of my life. Some are Weight loss related some are not so here goes my list of 29:

1. Enjoy the little things (name that movie)
2. Video game date night!
3. Find a Craft
4. Play golf more!
5. Cardio (Again name that movie)
6. Amelia Earhart Festival 
7. Highland games
8. Haunted Trolley ride
9. Do more vintage pin up style 
10. Spend time with friends
11. Make a stranger smile everyday
12. Be and stay organized
13. Smile even when I feel broken
14. Run a 5k
15. Be frugal
16. Try new things
17. Waist size of 29
18. Lose 65 pounds
19. Do something adventurous 
20. RETRO BIKINI
21. Do a pin up Photo shoot
22. Start training for a half marathon 
23. Go to the gym 5 days a week
24. Road trip!
25. Make my business plan
26. Be open to new foods
27. Makeover the apartment (on a budget)
28. To not be afraid to be who I am
29. Vegas or NYC for my 30th Birthday!!

So there is my list! Sometime this week I will show you all our trip to Memphis! And while I gained 2.7 pounds I had a blast!!
On today's agenda this old fart is headed to the gym!

XOXO 

Erin D.

Where did my motivation go???

Where is it? I've lost my mojo!!!!
So yeah I'm in another Bipolar cycle. I had a manic episode Monday and part of Tuesday.  Yesterday I had moments where I was very negative to myself and moments where I wanted to cry. This illness sucks BUTT!
I think certain world events may have made the cycle speed up. My thoughts are with Boston. And with other politics that occurred yesterday, I suddenly remember why I hate what I went to college for! anywho..... I was doing very well until dinner last night..... We went to a favorite restaurant and I ate way more spaghetti than was necessary. Still I tracked it and today is a new day and after today and tomorrow I'll be heading out on vacation! YAY Memphis!!!!
Got up and went to the gym this morning, but alas it is not my day. After my work out Which was only like 45 min... I noticed I had a lot of stuff that I left at home. So I left early cause I needed to get ready at home. And to top it off I can't find my in case of emergency meds cause I need them...... GRRRR!

Anywho we are on our way to Memphis! Woohoo vacation time!

I broke it and now I have to fix it!

Today these words have been in my head in regards to my weight " I did this to myself, not my mom, not McDonalds, not Wendy's, not coke products, ME. I did this to my body and I'm the only one who can fix it!"
It is funny how we come to those aha moments isn't it?

So here is my recap from yesterday and what I've been up to so far today !
Monday I had a ton of energy, I'm not quite sure if it was my bipolar or a "high" from working out over the weekend". note I didn't work out at the gym Monday morning however I did do a 2 mile walk around the wsu campus. I love walking around campus, mainly because I've spent almost 11 years here, it puts my life into perspective when I walk around here. I had a lot happen here, I grew up here (for reals).
I also ate well and tracked everything I could remember. I took the stairs all day and had minimal pain in my left foot.

Stupid stairs I dont wanna!

 

Today I have eaten well so far, haven't figured out dinner yet. I went to the gym at 5 AM and am debating a walk when I get off work.

 

 

Until next time folks!!!!

xoxo Erin

30 Day Challenge Day one and two!

So here is a quick review of my first two days!!

Saturday
10:45 - 11:30 I walked my two miles
I measured my food
went to the gym for a good hour work out.
On Sunday I woke up and Brian and I walk the poochies, 1 mile.
After breakfast it was gym time. we put in a good solid hour at the gym. Worked my butt off there. For dinner I made Orange Chicken and ww Fried rice.
I am trying to visualize my goals so when I'm working out I imagine me at goal, I see me in that retro bikini. I know i have a long way to go but I'll get there soon enough.

But until then a girl can dream about retro bikini's like these......http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/swimwear.html


XOXO Erin D.

30 days! A Healthy Challenge!!

So today Saturday April 13,2013, I am committing to 30 days of health! My list WILL include the following:

1. No pop of any kind.
2. 1 Hour of exercise at the gym 5X a week.
3. Walk 2 miles a day(yes I know this seems crazy with working out 5X a week, But I love walking) 
4. Make good choices with food.
5. Take the stairs at work.
6. Drink 8 glasses of water every day.
7. Say something Positive about yourself EVERY morning.
8. Meet the Good Health Guidelines.
9. Check in daily on the blog and on fb.
10. Be accountable
11. Follow Weight Watchers to a T. (I know it works only if you work the program)
12. Measure my food everyday.
13. Even Though I'll be on vacation I will make the best choices.
14. NO EXCUSES!  (My Hotel has a fitness center, so I have NO excuse not to work out.)
15. Have fun.
16. Celebrate my Birthday without going overboard! But Still have some Tres letche cake at my dinner!!
17. Pack my lunch every night.
18. pack my Gym bag Every night

I'm Sure there will need to be more added to this list. My 30 Day's starts now.

I have put the photo challenge on hold because, this past week I have been too Lazy. Today is the start of SO many changes! I'll Check in everyday on my blog, I'll give you the play by play. I WILL do this I have too. I am so afraid and I mean this in a way that means no disrespect, I am so afraid of becoming my mother, health wise, I don't want to be diabetic, or lose a leg or have no control over how my body works, so today I HAVE TO MAKE THIS CHANGE!

I love all of my friends and my family who are on this journey with me!!! 

XOXO 

Erin D.

This is Me and Brian we had only been dating a Few months at this point. I miss the person I was here.  I am posting  this photo because slowly but surely I will get back to this person. I love You Babe and promise if you stick with me and do this with me we can grow together. I know it isn't easy loving me and my Bipolar disorder but this girl in this photo is still here waiting to shine! xoxo! 

Picture Project and Weighing in!

So here are The pictures of the week! The theme for April is.... Touch!
So the following pictures are things that can be touched or touch my heart on a daily basis!

Easter Sunday!! 

Zoey!!! and her puppy dog eyes!!!

Riley and mommy evening snuggle!

Angry cat! angry cause mommy loves her too much!!!

My Zoey's Feet they touch my heart everyday!! 

Baylee's time out box hehe!!!

Love of my life on a morning work out!!!

Had to put this on the blog the tvstand is my birthday gift from my parents!!

Shadow the survivor!! 

I love this face!!!!

 Ok now on to the weighing in part..... on Saturday after a LONG and CRAZY no gym time week I had stayed the same weight. and I ate like CRAP. So I have no idea why I didn't gain?%^&*%
But I'll Take it. Tomorrow it is back to the grind. I am not very motivated right now to go to the gym but Fake it till you make it right????? Happy Monday

XOXO
Erin D.