Dear Baby Jesus...

Let's see how few words I can use to describe what's been going on.

This weekend I felt like...

...which led to...

And now I feel like...

:-(

So this is what's happening now...

Dear Baby Jesus. Help me find the strength to lose 20 pounds in 25 days...... 

(fyi that green juice is disgusting)

Back

I just got off the phone with Rebecca - we have phone dates from time to time, which I thoroughly enjoy. Out of no where she requested I bring the blog back to life. So, here we go. This one's for you, Rebecca!

Clearly shaming myself into eating well by posting pictures of my food was NOT a success - which I'm sure you gathered since it lasted a whole of one day and then I disappeared. Enough of that. Moving on.

This is how I've been feeling lately...

Blaaaaaaah

I've been feeling tired, blah, and like my facial features are hiding under a layer of fat (much like Mama June). That's like, the opposite of how I imagine a 'bride to be' should feel. She's supposed to feel like this....

Skinny and Ecstatic

Instead I am trapped between the two.

I just want to be skinny, I just want to be skinny... wait, frozen yogurt? CAN'T SAY NO.

I can't wait for my parents to get here. Having them with me is the only way I feel like I'll stop eating food. Needless to say, the food part's not going too well. However I am happy to say I am still exercising. So, that's good at least.

What else has been going on?

Job #1 - Our janitor died. Another woman "resigned" effective immediately. And the person in the office that I can't stand the most is moving into the office next to mine in two weeks. And getting a promotion. Joy.

Job #2 - Tonight is my second to last Thursday working there, so I'm looking forward to that ending soon. I am only resigning from Thursday nights, not Job #2 entirely. Don't get too excited.

Job #3 - Yes. Job #3. This is now what I'm calling my wedding because it's basically become a full time job now. I'm blown away by how many details are involved. My brain feels like a swirling mess of wedding thoughts. But things are coming together. We are finally set with musicians for the ceremony (thank you Lisa and Anna!). The cake stuff is all set. Chair/tent rental is done. And the RSVPs are coming in (although there are still a lot of delinquents out there... come on people, get those in the mail!).

Ok that's about all for now. Sorry Rebecca - I'm sure you were hoping this would be more entertaining/informative but.... well... ok, I will leave you with this video of me trying to do push-ups. Frankly, I think my form is not too shabby for a girl with an incredibly weak upper body, but Andy laughs every time I do them, so this is at least entertaining to him!

Food/Exercise Photo Journal - day 1

So here we go - below you will see what I ate and how I exercised on Wednesday, July 2nd (45 days until the wedding).

Full disclosure. Wednesday morning I weighed 160.0. My goal weight is 145.0 (although to be completely honest, anything under the 150's would be just fine). That means 15 pounds in 45 days. It's going to take a lot of focus, but I know it's possible as long as I try my hardest and don't give up. Let's get this journey started.

Here we go with my food/exercise photo journal - day 1.

Coffee w/almond milk!

Breakfast: Cantaloupe and Watermelon

Lunch: Salad and Banana

Exercise: 2 mile walk after lunch

Snack: dried fruit and almonds

Exercise: T25 - Rip't Circuit

Snack: Nectarine

Dinner: Tons o' veggies

Exercise: 20 minute walk

Chai tea w/almond milk before bed

There you have it! Day one! As I'm writing this the following day I can tell you I weighed the exact same today (160.0) and am honestly a little pissed! But whatever. Stay tuned - hopefully that number will go down soon.

What's been going on...

Now that I've told you all about my wonderful shower/bachelorette weekend, I can catch you all up on what has been happening since.

A week and a half has gone by, so I won't get too detailed. Let's do this recap "picture style" shall we?

Farmer's market with friends!

Rose and Will

Anna and Bipul w/their new compost

Bipul was in town for Andy's bachelor party! (same night as my bachelorette) - he's such a good friend. :-) Although not pictured, Lisa, as well as Anna and Lisa's mom, Sharman, were also at the market!

Fire-pit roasted marshmallows!

Bipul and his fire

Andy and Will

Anna and Lisa

Will - using a gentler approach

World's most amazing movie theater!!!!

We saw Maleficent - it was ok

Will and Rose moved! And we helped!

Rocky could tell something was up...

The happy new home owners!

Things have also been reaaaaaally slow and boring at Jobs #1 and #2.

We get in trouble if we put anything on this counter, so obviously we decided to put ourselves on it ;-)

And the biggest news....

I FINALLY beat this level I've been stuck on for weeks!!!

There you have it! Now what these pictures don't show is that I've been out of control with food. Why is it so hard to go back to eating healthy when you stop? UGH.

So with that confession I will now reveal my new plan. I started this blog to track my marathon training. Since the marathon ended it's sort of turned into a "here's what I'm up to" blog. Well... I'm sure I'll sneak some of that in, but for now I'm going to use my blog as a public food and exercise journal. I'm sorry if it will be boring or if it makes me seem pyscho, but I need to do something and I think this will help. Stay tuned!

Bachelorette Party!

I realize it's taken me way too long to post about this, and you're also probably curious what I've been up to lately, but before I can post anything else that's going on, I must give you my bachelorette party recap! :-)

To put it shortly, I had a BLAST.

Before we get to the party, I'll back up and give a quick recap of the day's events leading up to party time.

The morning started with a workout led by Carrie. Sheena and Andy joined too!

2 mile run + Tabata

Workout Complete!

Sweaty and tired, Andy, Sheena, and I headed out for a grand tour of Rochester. First stop, coffee.

New Coffee Shop - pretty cool

Andy and Sheena waiting for coffee

Once properly caffeinated we stopped by Eastman so Sheena could see where we went to school. Then it was off to the Public Market!

Sheena and Andy hit up the empanada stand

MMMMMM

Yummmmm

I had some cherries

Once we'd had our fill of the Market, we headed out to Lake Ontario - Sheena desires to see all the Great Lakes, so we were able to cross one off her list! Then we headed from a natural body of water to a man-made body of water - hello laying out by the pool at Job #2! It was heavenly.

Now onto the bachelorette!

We started off at a pole dancing class. Yep, that's right. 

I have zero arm strength, so I was impressed that I made it up this far.

Elizabeth!

Carrie and Sarah!

Sheena! Who was disturbingly good...

Our instructor... this was horrifying, but made for a pretty funny picture.

A few words on pole dancing.

1) It is an amazing workout. All of our arms were SUPER sore the next day. Those girls are STRONG.

2) If you do attempt pole dancing, know that you will wake up the next day covered in bruises.

3) If I ever lose my job, I do NOT have a second career in pole dancing. Sheena might though. ;-)

Once that was over, we quickly changed... then went out for dinner at one of my favorite restaurants in town.

That's a good lookin' group of ladies!

Babs and Carrie :-)

After a delicious dinner it was time for.... karaoke! Sheena is the queen of karaoke, so she got the party started.

She was so great!!

I was up next.

Obviously I sang Brittney Spears

The the biggest surprise of all...

I have no idea who that woman is.

A complete stranger serenaded me with a lovely Celine Dion song. What more could you ask for?

Tara and Elizabeth sang too, and all in all I think everything had a genuinely good time. 

Tara and Elizabeth - "I think we're alone now!"

Sarah and Kristin!!!

Towards the end of the night, someone unsuspected showed up...

Is that.... yes it is!!!

Andy Brown!

I seriously cannot remember the last time I had so much fun. Thank you to everyone who was a part of my shower and bachelorette. I had THE BEST TIME EVER!!!!! xoxoxo