You meet all types

My goal was to have a shake for dinnee and an apple.  I got a chill in these temps so walked over to the hotel restaurant for a glass of red wine and a snack.  That was OK.
Met some man in a cowboy hat from OK that is a farier. I had no idea what that was.  You know I am not a horsey girl and not too sure about the horsey girls.  He was a cowboy of all sorts.   It was an interesting conversation and then got awkward.  He offered to buy me a drink and it is just unsettling.
Came home or at least back at the hotel.

Inspired to write

Reading other peoples blogs has inspired me to sit here and write.  Sadly I don't have much to talk about.
The birthday celebration continues and the workouts are farther and the farther in the distance.  Not a good combination.

This week there was a lunch out.  The fajita chicken taco on a home made tortilka was a great concept.  The refriend beans, chips, salsa and cake. Not So Much!

Yesterday and today have been better.  Of course I have been at a client in Fayetteville and options are limited. I am focusing on moderation.  It seems to be working.

Of course limited options helps. Tomorrow will be protein shakes driving and wait for it.. a workout!

Then I have about 5 weeks at home.  Need to hit that hard.  Thought I would up to this point but have been truly surprised by the outpouring of entertaining.

Maybe I will have some good physical challenges to write about in the 5 weeks.  But lets be reasonable other life will probably jump in there.

Celebrations

The birthday celebrations are undermining my objectives.  I am not complaining that people want to spend time with me and do things.  I appreciate that.  And when the things revolve around eating and drinking I empathise with that as well.  But man oh man is body screaming enough.

Thursday was half price bottle of winr night at a local restaurant.  And with that we got BBQ chicken flat bread and quac and chips.  Not bad but not enough.   So I ended up eating the other stuffed squash when I got home.  Just not smart decisions.

Last night was girls night out.  We went to this place that doea pizza. Nit my favourite pizza place but good none tge less. Beer and pizza seem to be the combo.  And then there was that spinach artichoke dip to start. 

But we continued.  Walked to another bar.  And it is a good crowded loud raring to go bar.  Had a cider there.

And more.. one of our friends likes to have people over for the occassional drink.  So we stopped there on tge way home.

Today I so want to swim bike run it all out od my system.  Not sure my body will appreciate it.  But I need to do something.  Some other friends are cooking me dinner.

Tomorrow my mom wants to do something. I am thinking breakfast.  Havent done that in a while.

Ugh and next weekend I am going on this vineyard hike wine tasting luncheon.

Exhausted!

T25 Total Body Circuit

So back in week one. Glad to be here. Remember why I love this challenge.
I feel there is some improvements in some areas.
Better at push ups. Better at burpees.
All that plank position gets to me. Form gets off, how do I know... When all the blood rushes to my head I know I butt is up in the air and not table like...

Tomorrow aiming for a run, swim and ab intervals..
Oh and some Vampire Diaries.

London

I rode my bike from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square. I took the tube to the Tower.
I did the same run course as a walking tour. The Serpentine restaurant made a lovely lunch.
I really loved London.

Sweatshirt

Yep, there is a chill in the air.  Put on a sweatshirt for my run this morning.  Passed others not as bundled as me.  I am a wuss.

Beta didn't go very far

I did a couple of hybrids weeks of Beta and then it fell apart. Mental and time issues got me off course.

So today I am starting up with a different hybrid.
Run AM on M/W/F
Alpha PM on M/W/F - with a double Friday

Alpha AM on T/R
Swim PM in T/R

Weekends will include bike rides and longer runs.

This will get me 5 weeks out.
At that time I have a doctors appointment, a haircut, and a friend from MA is visiting.

Goal is 10 pounds.  Not sure that will come together as planned but it is only 5 weeks to keep the FOCUS

So have the blahs

Not sure what that is about.  Change in season maybe?  Cooler temps reminding me of what I was doing last year at this time.  Cooler tempa reminding me I feel like I missed out on Summer.  The calendar confirming I am traveling some more. 
Just don't know.
Haven't worked out since before DC. I  sure that has something to do with it.

Working on shifting that mental map.  Ugh

Big yellow pot

Yup, that means chili.  First to soak the beans.  Won't be enjoying this until tomorrow.

And more

Thus will be cooked cabbage.  Yes under the carrots and the apple is some green cabbage.  Not one of favourites but it definitely on the menu for healthy and filling. 

Quinoa chili next.

Back in the kitchen

Up first today in the test kitchen...  roasted brussel sprouts beets and vidalia...

Note to self - remember when you have eaten beets to avoid awkward doctor visits.

Stereophonics

Yes, this would be the whole reason I decided to come to DC.  Hope its fun.  I am sure it will be awesome.

Hello from Washington DC

Will post pictures or at least commentary later

Morning Run Done

Haven't run in a few weekends. Been trying to do T25 first thing in the mornings.  This week I need am extra calorie push before the DC trip.  So decided to run in the morning.  Tgen double up on the T25 in the evening.

Getting it done.

Beginning of BETA

So we have completed week 1 of the BETA series.  Some of the moves are easier than Alpha.  Some are not.  It is markedly different than the first series of videos.  It is a nice change.
I feel different muscles too. 
So we shall see how the next 5 weeks go.
Of course I am traveling these 5 weeks so it will be a different outcome.  Sadly not as successful.
But going to keep pushing on.

Date last week

I know, something I never talk about.  But this one threw me for a loop. 
I have never had a man follow me to a bathroom to ask me out for dinner.  I was flattered.  I gave it some thought and decided I could do dinner.
The first date ended up being beer and quesadillas.  Not really dinner but the golf tournament interrupted to timing of the meal.  It was good conversation.  You know the normal stuff - work, family, friends, home towns, interests, Red Sox/Yankees, Pats/Giants.  It was a nice time.
It was decided that we would try again for dinner the next night.  Again, not what I am normally accustomed to.  Not that typical silent treatment to not look to overzealous too quickly.
THEN all craziness broke out.
Second guessing of dinner plans.  Which required affirmations that dinner would be happening.
Dinner was like an interrogation with psycho-analysis.  So much for continued conversation of interests etc.  Shoot we never got to movies, music, books, etc.
Why am I still single?  Why haven't my friends set me up with any of their friends? Why am I so cold?  How come I am so independent?  Does it bother men I've dated that I am so smart? 
Like I said all sorts of craziness.
I decided that it was just some nervousness and I would give it the benefit of the doubt.
No doubt by Thursday.  It was more questions...  Do you think opposites attract?  Do you believe in love at first sight?  Why am I so cold?
I finally said, your quick conclusion of me and who I am in incorrect and that is a shame.
So we'll mark that off as done.

End of Alpha

That would be down 3 pounds and 7.5 pounds.
Beta started this week. Loving it!

Swim. Run.

So I went for a swim last night. Proud of my determination. Especially since there was no one else swimming, which makes it hard for me. Covered 1000 yards no stop. Back and forth and back and forth twice in the pool makes for an easier 1000 yards. Wow, my body aches this morning and even through the night.

It took even more determination to get myself out of bed and go for a run this morning. Still trying out the new sneakers. Sadly foot pod was not engaged. I thought my pace was really good but it didnt capture it.

Now off to work and some Total Body Circuit this evening. PLANKS!,,

And so begins Week Five of T25

I was getting tired of all the sweaty post workout pics that we are cataloging in the challenge...
So opted for a pre party outing picture to start off this week.

I still hate making my bed.  Hah!

Bike Run Wash car Garden

Noisy naked smoking drinking neighbor looks to be moved out! should be cause for celebration after 2 years.

Biked today for 45 minutes. I don't think the distance was that long. Will have to check.
Then I ran for 2 miles. Still my nemesis. Gosh did I ever get hot out there.

Came home washed the car. pISSEd! How is it that washing my car could damage my water proof Garmin watch? For the price they should have a longer life span than a year. Is this my third watch? I sure hope it dries out.

Now cutting back the crazy out of control oleander and lantana in the front yard.

Then a bath to wash all the crap off.

As for the opening comment... I must admit I sure do love my bike and riding and I don't know that I would have had the motivation to buy it or the trainer if not for my neighbor. oK I probably would have just maybe not that bike shop. And I do have fond memories of dancing around that bike shop. Sadly all that should have stayed back ay three years ago and never moved next door.

Ok back to the lantana... They make me itch so I am procrastinating.