tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53822804736558632032024-03-13T10:54:49.296-07:00Diary of an Aspiring LoserA blog about my internal desire for a different life, a healthier body and a higher degree of life satisfaction. That's where I find my power. It's not about willpower or never-ending motivation - it's about never giving up - even in the absence of willpower or motivation. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger783125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-2163424042782820102019-06-03T18:30:00.005-07:002019-06-03T19:30:11.744-07:00Living the Normal DreamIt's been 12 years since I began this journey. I remember once asking a WW leader, a woman who had been maintaining her weight for something like 20+ years, asking her if she feels like she has a "normal" relationship with food. Our conversation went something like this:
Me: after all this time, do you feel like you have a normal relationship with food?
Her: yes, I think I do.
Me: how long did Unknownnoreply@blogger.com139tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-39604085635649240442017-04-19T16:59:00.002-07:002017-04-20T12:38:14.110-07:0010 Years and Still Going![PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips as well as updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
Yes, I'm still here. On March 25, 2017 my blog celebrated its 10-year anniversary. And I'm still here. Still fighting the good fight, as I sometimes call it. It's funny, despite thinking about my blog quite a lot, I haven't been writing. Mostly I think about the blog when I have a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-17232431608235898972016-09-05T10:00:00.000-07:002017-12-14T13:15:38.832-08:00Mt Tallac Summit Hike[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
Ahh, the slow, deep breath that is a holiday weekend. M and I came up to the mountains and I enjoyed a break from the busyness of wrapping up summer. The kids are back in school (that sure snuck up on us!) and soccer season has started.
Also, I've made a work-related change, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-66202443915218595092016-08-30T14:19:00.002-07:002016-09-02T16:56:55.374-07:00A Major Victory![PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
Yes! This is for real.
I've had a few false-starts this past year at getting my mojo going but
there is nothing false about this start. I'm in week three of
exercising and eating better and I am seeing SO MANY results. I can't
even believe how much better I feel. I should make a list.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-67090361843505637982016-08-24T11:17:00.003-07:002016-08-24T11:17:48.520-07:00Motivation, YAY![PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
So much has happened this summer, including my annual women's backpacking trip, which I hope to write about soon, but the most exciting thing I have to share is that I feel confident in saying, my mojo is officially back. And not a moment too soon because the path I was on did not feel Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-66193115194537701172016-07-20T15:05:00.001-07:002016-07-20T15:05:12.771-07:00I've Done Nothing Wrong[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
I haven't been writing much but in my most recent post, I shared that I've gained some weight (I'm 15 pounds over my official "goal" weight - even though I kind of don't believe in the concept of a goal weight anymore), that I'm not exercising like I used to, and that I've been struggling Unknownnoreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-18314803397308805072016-06-19T23:31:00.000-07:002016-06-20T07:28:41.184-07:00Clearing Out the Funk[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
Well, hello there. I won't attempt a catch-up post because it's been far too long. I'll just dive in to the here-and-now. Which brings with it some good, some bad, and some ugly. I'll start with the good, because, why not, right? I started a new job, which I'm really enjoying. It's a bit Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-61591182790882340032016-02-07T20:45:00.000-08:002016-02-07T20:45:19.398-08:009 Miles and Skiing in Lake Tahoe[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
Whew! I've had quite the weekend so far. I finally got moving yesterday, after a very relaxing, slow morning. Something clicked in my brain and I decided it was time to run. 9 miles, here we go! M and I are training for the Rock 'n' Roll half coming up in April. He wanted to do 6 miles, "IUnknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-79903534709160419562016-02-06T14:08:00.002-08:002016-02-06T14:08:43.046-08:00Guarding the Mojo[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
Ok, it's after 1pm and I'm still on the couch. It's a beautiful outside and I'm burning daylight, so this has to be quick.
First off, I'm SO on a roll. The small things I've done to keep my mojo going are working, and I'm so glad. My back hurt yesterday morning so I had to take the day Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-70862589562245964052016-02-04T22:32:00.000-08:002016-02-04T22:39:59.485-08:00Angry Eating[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
Today was a mixed bag. Mostly good, but with a little Grrrr tossed in. I felt pretty motivated when I got up this morning, and that stuck with me most of the day. I had Kashi for breakfast, fruit for snacks. Lunch went a tiny bit sideways, I was on the road and stopped in a cafe for a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-53243011235562919722016-02-03T22:23:00.002-08:002016-02-04T23:38:34.453-08:00Motivation Roller Coaster[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
So many ups and downs! After the snowshoe weekend, I needed a couple days rest. But by last Wednesday I was ready. I went to the gym and did an outdoor run, 3 miles with a 10:43 average pace, followed by weight training. I'm nudging myself toward running three times during the workweek, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-81867186011435700252016-01-24T22:38:00.002-08:002016-01-24T22:38:57.215-08:00More Tahoe Adventuring[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
We're still up in Tahoe, enjoying the weather and also having a lot of fun hanging out with friends. Last night we had a full house of people for a dinner party, so fun! We grilled steaks, roasted veggies and made a salad. And the alcohol - oh boy, it flowed. After dinner we sat down for aUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-69725833540186693522016-01-23T19:01:00.003-08:002016-01-24T08:31:22.736-08:00Snowshoeing in Tahoe[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
What a weekend so far! M and I drove up to Tahoe last night, we are having a friends weekend and met a couple of them for dinner in Truckee. I had a martini and a glass of wine but made fairly, sorta ok choices for dinner. No dessert.
We stayed up a little late back at the house but Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-27395280512798097612016-01-22T18:58:00.001-08:002016-01-22T19:05:27.931-08:00Even When It's Hard, It's Easy* *when motivated[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
I blogged just yesterday but it feels like so much has happened since then. Where to start? How about with the Fitbit? The community aspect is fun. Some of you became my Fitbit friends, and I see your step numbers and I've been invited to some step challenges. It's inspiring to see other Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-71254035338140831172016-01-21T11:52:00.002-08:002016-01-21T11:52:55.556-08:00The YOU you![PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
I'm feeling good about the day ahead, probably because I have a plan for my eating (well, a loose plan, anyway) and exercise. And a bit of fun in that last night I finally got out the Fitbit that was gifted to me and activated it. I'm not sure I'm a natural "wearable" type in that I don't Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-23261296241967520082016-01-19T22:11:00.002-08:002016-01-19T22:11:37.813-08:00Jumping Spirit[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
The week is fully underway here and I am happy to report, I've already gone on a run! Can you tell I'm excited? I ran 3 miles today. I contemplated doing a loop that would put me at 4.5 miles but decided to play it safe. I'm just getting back into running, no need to push myself now. My Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-738832933901015462016-01-17T14:24:00.001-08:002016-10-05T09:39:23.623-07:007 Miles on a Sunday[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
So I didn't get a second gym workout last week like I'd hoped. My legs were pretty sore and, well, ya know. I had some valid reasons and some lame excuses and together they did me in. No matter, pick up and move on.
I had a sitter lined up for today so I could do my long run. That's a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-49684253902707117312016-01-15T09:40:00.000-08:002016-01-15T09:40:03.725-08:00I Love Running...so why do I avoid it?[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
I'm buzzing through the week here. Well, not really. It's been a long week due to Marek having a mystery body ache illness that kept him home from school for two days. He wanted to stay home again today but I insisted he go. I'll take him to the doctor this afternoon. So I'm feeling out ofUnknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-68136939483085050562016-01-11T11:23:00.000-08:002016-01-11T11:23:08.073-08:00A Weekend Well Done[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
Ah, Monday. I had such a lovely weekend, laid back and easy going. I did a lot of cooking. On Saturday night I prepared a home-cooked meal for M's birthday. I poached salmon and made a lemon beurre blanc sauce for it, along with roasted red potatoes and a small arugula salad. The sauce wasUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-44677717310609967442016-01-09T23:08:00.003-08:002016-01-09T23:08:55.331-08:00Gearing Up[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
I seem to have survived the bug that wreaked havoc on my system last week. Four days later and I'm still a little off, but I'm feeling well enough to enjoy the weekend. Last week was about my being sick, and then the kids. I stayed home with them on Thursday, with big ideas about how much Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-72563607364565496092016-01-04T21:35:00.003-08:002016-01-09T13:02:05.496-08:00Healing Fairy Dust Needed[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
I started the day like this...
I posted on my Facebook page about how sometimes I dress "cute" (by my standards) to motivate myself. Something about wearing something fashion-y like skinny jeans and boots makes a positive impact on how I feel, which makes a difference in how I Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-58601830131582266882016-01-03T15:06:00.003-08:002016-01-04T09:57:07.673-08:00A Snowy Walk to the Lake[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
Hello to all the new readers. I hope you're enjoying my blog, and catching up on my story so far. I plan to write a more detailed post soon about the current state of my weight, fitness, exercise, eating, etc. There is work to be done, but overall I think I'm in a good place. Just not Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-49242686911575348392016-01-02T22:44:00.000-08:002016-01-02T22:44:36.988-08:00On The GoI think this is a first, blogging from my phone. I know, it's 2016 and people do everything from their phones but I usually use an actual computer.
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the WW video. I sure enjoyed making it, such a treat. I hope it inspires someone who thinks they can't do it to think, maybe, just maybe and they take a chance on themselves.
Coming back to now, new year's has been great. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-79687787965107092382016-01-01T23:07:00.002-08:002016-01-01T23:07:22.914-08:00Happy New Year, Happy New Me![PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
Happy new year! 2016 is underway. Wow, how the time just keeps picking up speed as the years roll on by. It's been an interesting year for me and I'm sure the coming one will hold just as many adventures and surprises. Good thing is, I love both.
One big adventure, and surprise, from 2015Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382280473655863203.post-16840135702578701102015-12-09T23:18:00.001-08:002015-12-10T08:39:12.155-08:00December Birthday and Holiday Fun![PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.]
I said December was going to be a busy month and I wasn't kidding! The Weight Watchers project wrapped and I went back to my normal life, which is a bit less exciting, but not by much. Next up was my birthday. The night before my birthday I had a small celebration with Miguel and the kids,Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4