Moxie for Life

I have spent the last two months getting my brain back from wherever it went during my last prep time. I think it has finally returned. Now, if only I could get the hormones in order. A friend suggested the IUD, but I’m not sure. I don’t need birth control, just hormone management. Do they make that?

So, I’ve found an eating plan that is tight, but not too tight. Tighter than BFL but looser than prep eating, until I decide what I want to do competing wise. I have a couple of emails out to fitness trainers so I’m working on that. Anyway, I’m on this plan for 4 weeks and see what happens. I cannot see the muscle I’ve been working on so I  want to cut a little and check out the progress. (Can you cut “a little”?) We’ll see. I’ve been stretching like a crazy, stretchy person. Hoping that my flexibility is increasing. But seriously, the key is to tighten up the eating. Like I didn’t know that already.

I will post pics and we shall see. The camera doesn’t lie.

We had a beautiful Christmas. Just the right amount of people, new traditions started and of course food. I really don’t think I overdid the food, just the drink. It doesn’t take much to quit that though. I feel just the right amount of crummy to make me see that I need to get back to the straight and narrow. Not to mention tossing all the leftover crap. A plate of cookies, toffee and brownies slid into the trash this morning. I just have to pace myself on the chocolate covered espresso beans from Santa. I cannot throw those away.

My honey surprised me with an iPhone. Turkey. We were “saving” for a new Sleep Number bed. We will still get the bed. I do love that darn phone though. I remember when my dad used to say “The phone is not a toy, young lady. It’s a tool. Make a call and then get off.” Well, dad, I’m afraid THIS phone IS a toy. PS…Miss you, dad.

Here is a picture of my little family at the beach Christmas morning. We took cinnamon rolls and hot cocoa and enjoyed the peacefulness of the ocean. It was a bit windy as you can see by my boys hair. The second pic is my family, with my sister and her kids and respective spouses and kids, with my mom on the left, peeking out. She’s 79, but you’d never know it if you met her.

I hope yours was awesome, too!

Hey, Happy Christmas Eve!

Got my legs done and a bit of cardio. Ready to party.

I found Amyella. Appears I was lost, not her. lol I’m glad I did, too. The post about no carbing was great for me to read. I love learning new fitness stuff and I was a bit unclear on that. Thanks, Amy,

I’m going to get showered and then make Chicken Parmesan, yum!

xo

I decided to make a few goodies for some of our neighbors. I copied April with her balls and the reigndeer cookies. They just seemed the right amount of easy for me as I do not love to bake, cook or anything else kitchen related. I also made the easy toffe with crackers and chocolate chips. Everything turned out well. I also thought the kids would be excited to help. They pooped out about halfway through. Ah well, at least I tried. I haven’t tasted anything but a few pretzels. I’m hoping to withstand the balls. Did anyone ever see the SNL episode about the “Schwety Balls” with Alec Baldwin? That’s what I always think about and laugh out loud. Thanks, April for the recipe ideas!

I spent half of yesterday finishing my shopping with a super bad headache and by the time I got home I just wanted to do nothing. So I wrapped gifts and watched Top Chef re-runs and the Holiday Special.

I also made it to the gym and did a great chest workout. I am still always stared at while I fix my shake before cardio. No one else does this. Why? Whatever.

For real, has anyone heard from Amy of Amyella?

I miss her.

I actually hate when I have to read over and over again what people eat everyday, but I have come to a place where I  think I need accountability without the pricetag. So, I will journal my food. Please feel free to give me a hard time about anything that looks out of place. This day I was trying to stay no carbs other than veggies…can you see where it fell apart?

Monday 12/18

Met-Rx

egg whites, she-hulk shake

1 scoop whey

Tuna/ ff mayo/celery

1 muscle milk bar / diet coke

1 pack ritz bit w. pb

fettucine alfredo w. chicken/ mixed veggies / two small garlic breads

2 brownie bites

3+ liters of water

Here I am…

after NOT getting to go to see American Galdiators. The tour got messed up and there was norecord of us actually being signed up for tickets. So we went to the nearest mall and had coffee. Whoopie.

Today. I cannot wait! I loved that show in the 80’s and now I “know” someone in it! Pics tomorrow.

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