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mercy_angel_09Since my in-laws have been traveling so much as of late, I've had the joyful duty of letting their dog out of the garage first thing in the morning. I'm okay with this as I've really been needing to get up early ANYWAY and this means that instead of rolling over and saying, "Eh, tomorrow..." I actually have to get up and get moving.
Last week I was getting up to let him out, but also showering and having breakfast before I went over. This week I've changed things up. I may not wear my exercise clothes over (well, all of them anyway, pants with pockets are a must), but I'm coming straight home and heading to the gym.
I get up, have breakfast and quickly get dressed. Head over, let the dog out, feed him, refresh his water, and then come home and hit the gym. Shower. Have coffee and check email, Facebook, LJ, etc. Clean around the house. I've deviated a bit today because I sat and played Animal Crossing: City Folk for about 45 minutes this morning, but part of that was that I lifted weights today and my body was still feeling a bit like Jello. Thankfully, the pain is minor and more along the lines of, "Whew! A good workout today!" instead of, "Oh my God, you bitch, what the fuck did you think you were doing?!" I may even do a little yoga this afternoon. (Maybe. ^_~)
While actual weight loss hasn't happened, I'm pleased to notice that my waistline is trimming down ever so slightly. Hopefully hips and thighs will soon follow. I think it may still be a few more months before I really see a difference, but I'm glad that I'm starting to lose a little flab and tone up.
Also changing are eating habits. I'm limiting myself (for real this time!) to going out once a week and also trying to eat more balanced meals. More fruit and veggies along with my protein and carbs. Monday I made lasagna, yesterday I made chicken in a creamy chive sauce (most excellent, and if you want the recipe I'm more than happy to share) served over rice, and today will be chicken stir fry with broccoli, peas, carrots and water chestnuts. Served with soba noodles. ^^ We also have leftovers in the fridge. I think I may start getting some more produce so that I have fruit in the house, so when I want a snack, I'll be more inclined to reach for an apple or a pear instead of whatever junk might be floating around. I may also insist on buying granola bars because even those are better for me than chocolate or chips.
In non-health related news, I re-potted my aloe plant yesterday. So far it hasn't up and died (though aloe tends to be pretty resilient) but I won't know for sure for another couple of weeks. The new ceramic pot is much prettier than the beige plastic one it was in before - and once the weather warms up a bit more, the aloe will move from inside to outside. Also once it warms up a bit more, the husband and I will plant our radishes, lettuce and carrots, as well as the lobelia and pansies. I also want to get a few hanging baskets with bleeding hearts and fuchsia. Because the apartment balcony gets maybe a few hours of selective sun a day, this isn't that big of an issue, unlike my mother who usually watches her fuchsias die because they get way too much sun. As long as I water them enough, it shouldn't be a problem.
Normally I could care less about gardening, but this year I'm actually kind of excited by it. We'll see if the enthusiasm lasts. X3
Last week I was getting up to let him out, but also showering and having breakfast before I went over. This week I've changed things up. I may not wear my exercise clothes over (well, all of them anyway, pants with pockets are a must), but I'm coming straight home and heading to the gym.
I get up, have breakfast and quickly get dressed. Head over, let the dog out, feed him, refresh his water, and then come home and hit the gym. Shower. Have coffee and check email, Facebook, LJ, etc. Clean around the house. I've deviated a bit today because I sat and played Animal Crossing: City Folk for about 45 minutes this morning, but part of that was that I lifted weights today and my body was still feeling a bit like Jello. Thankfully, the pain is minor and more along the lines of, "Whew! A good workout today!" instead of, "Oh my God, you bitch, what the fuck did you think you were doing?!" I may even do a little yoga this afternoon. (Maybe. ^_~)
While actual weight loss hasn't happened, I'm pleased to notice that my waistline is trimming down ever so slightly. Hopefully hips and thighs will soon follow. I think it may still be a few more months before I really see a difference, but I'm glad that I'm starting to lose a little flab and tone up.
Also changing are eating habits. I'm limiting myself (for real this time!) to going out once a week and also trying to eat more balanced meals. More fruit and veggies along with my protein and carbs. Monday I made lasagna, yesterday I made chicken in a creamy chive sauce (most excellent, and if you want the recipe I'm more than happy to share) served over rice, and today will be chicken stir fry with broccoli, peas, carrots and water chestnuts. Served with soba noodles. ^^ We also have leftovers in the fridge. I think I may start getting some more produce so that I have fruit in the house, so when I want a snack, I'll be more inclined to reach for an apple or a pear instead of whatever junk might be floating around. I may also insist on buying granola bars because even those are better for me than chocolate or chips.
In non-health related news, I re-potted my aloe plant yesterday. So far it hasn't up and died (though aloe tends to be pretty resilient) but I won't know for sure for another couple of weeks. The new ceramic pot is much prettier than the beige plastic one it was in before - and once the weather warms up a bit more, the aloe will move from inside to outside. Also once it warms up a bit more, the husband and I will plant our radishes, lettuce and carrots, as well as the lobelia and pansies. I also want to get a few hanging baskets with bleeding hearts and fuchsia. Because the apartment balcony gets maybe a few hours of selective sun a day, this isn't that big of an issue, unlike my mother who usually watches her fuchsias die because they get way too much sun. As long as I water them enough, it shouldn't be a problem.
Normally I could care less about gardening, but this year I'm actually kind of excited by it. We'll see if the enthusiasm lasts. X3
