Back in the groove

I'm back into my program, did my workout last night (15 min) and went for a walk yesterday at lunchtime (15 min). So we're feeling pretty good!

I think I'll try for 30 min of exercise a day, every day. I've heard that somewhere . . .


Jane

Back in the groove

I'm back into my program, did my workout last night (15 min) and went for a walk yesterday at lunchtime (15 min). So we're feeling pretty good!

I think I'll try for 30 min of exercise a day, every day. I've heard that somewhere . . .


Jane

Yes, I disappeared

For many reasons really. I was extremely crooked (read cranky) from the constant pain of my healing mouth. I stopped exercising. I stopped budgeting my money.

I felt bad so I felt satisfied by forsaking my budget and buying things to make me temporarily happy. Forsaking exercise wasn't totally without reason. I finally got back into things Friday night by playing Ultimate Frisbee, after the first few minutes of running around I could taste the blood in my mouth (ick). The budget isn't totally shot and I should be back on track this week.


Jane

Lunch

I'm here trying to focus on the yumminess of my beans andndeown out the office with the The Sounds when all I really want to do is . . .

well I'm not sure what I want to do. I want to feel happy. Maybe all I need is a hug or just to give a hug.

It'd be a little weird though if I hugged a coworker :P


See ya later,
Jane

They're gone.

My wisdom teeth are no longer a part of me. Coincidentally, I now look like a chipmunk. Oh, and my breath is not a pleasant thing.

The procedure wasn't bad, I was put to sleep so I only remember half waking up towards the end and saying "ow." To which they responded by giving me more local anesthetic. Needless to say my mouth was pretty useless for sometime afterwards. Waking up during the procedure wasn't bad, it wasn't a fully awake experience, I was weaving in and out of sleep. I don't think I fully woke up until I saw Mr. Boyfriend come in the room. Although I can't remember that too clearly either.

On the way home we joked that I looked like a vampire (what with the blood running out over my deadened lips). I'm glad we could laugh at that :)

Once home, I went back to sleep.

Overall, not too bad. Still alive and everything.


Jane

Oh weekends

You destroy my will to post :)

So I was going to share with the world the reward I'm planning for myself if I stick to my exercise plan and monetary budget. Well here it is in all it's glory . . .



I love. Initially I fell in love with the pattern on the fabric. Then I saw this purse, then I saw that I could actually afford it in two months. It keeps me going. It made me work out this evening despite the fact that I had just gone for a walk (in the snow, uphill). It's my new coach (hahaha).

I love puns too.


Jane

Workout

So I did my workout again last night. Go me! I should mention that I'm doing five of each exercise. The plan doesn't seem to specify and one of each didn't feel like enough.

So I've done it twice this week. Next week I'll be doing it three times starting Sunday and then I'll start moving up the reps.

Tonight, I think I'll be revealing the two month reward I'll be getting myself if I stick to my goals.

Jane

The Workout

So I didn't do my workout Monday morning, and I couldn't drag myself out of bed Tuesday morning. But I finally did it Tuesday evening after eating out :S

It's pretty good, gets your heart beating. I over extended my arms a little on the squat thrusts and mountain climbers which might get aggravated so I'll be more careful when I do it tomorrow.


Jane

The First Test

I need a haircut, however, last night I went shopping with Mr. Boyfriend and we both spent quite a bit of money. We bought things that useful things: a Brita filter because we can see the sediment in our tap water, a swimsuit (for me) because I prefer to not swim laps in a bikini, sewing supplies for my first simple projects and mending, and a curtain rod for our bedroom to cover up the gap between blinds and window. After all that, I have $20 left.

So, no haircut for me until this weekend when I give myself my allowance :S

Also, it looks like next week I have to decide between jewellery findings and a sewing machine part.

This is kinda fun (you may laugh but this reminds me of starting out in a video game and trying to decide between a better sword or training, I guess these things are based on real life :P)


Jane

Getting my ass in gear

I have to start exercising regularly. I've tried the gym membership thing before and it just doesn't work for me, I just end up wasting my money. So I'm starting tomorrow morning with a 7 minute plan from Women's Health that I can do at home. To enhance that plan me and Mr. Boyfriend will be skiing and swimming a lot this winter.

Once I've got the 7 minute plan down I'm going to try something a bit more intensive.

Sticking to a budget

Resolution number 1 is to set myself a budget and stick to it. I've tried several times in the last few months to set a budget for myself and failed every time. For this attempt I'm going to set my budget higher than I was trying before. I think I was trying to go too low compared to what I usually spend and going cold turkey wasn't cutting it.

I'm going to go the cash allowance method, I took out this week's allowance this afternoon. That way it's harder to lose track of how much I've spent (something I always do).

Finally, I'm going to give myself rewards as I meet my goals. The first reward will be after I've stuck to my budget for a month. Small steps people :)


Jane

Lots of resolutions

This year is going to be a busy one. I've been writing down my New Years resolutions and it's quite the list.

One of the items on that list is to consolidate my two blogs into something that is coherent but distinctly me. Or at least that's the idea :P

It's going to take some time, I have to take vista off my laptop so it will function more smoothly. Then. I'll be working out the new blog details, where it will be, what it'll look like, etc.

I'm going to be going through my New Years resolutions one by one over the next few days. Up first will be my budget resolution tonight.


Jane