But I Don't WANT to!

Today I did not want to go to the gym. Problem is I haven't gone since last Monday. I missed my class last week and I think that is why I was unmotivated most of last week. So here comes today and I still don't want to go, but I do. OH, but wait there's no parking, I have to park out on the street! Alright, I'm still going. I get in there and there is no space...the class is packed! Ugh! but someone points out a spot, so I stay. Then it turns out the air conditioning is blowing warmish air...add that to the ton of people and it's ridiculously hot! It's ok, I'm gonna push through, this is what gets the week going for me. So THEN! as we are chugging along, stepping all over the risers, the instructor missteps and falls down! I'm thinking really?! What am I doing here? and this is the only time she has fallen in 26 years! Whatever, I stayed.

Eatin' on the Run!

As some of you may know, I am the queen of fast food...I love it! Which is also a problem when dieting. However I have found some healthier choices. My favorite right now is a McDonald's mini meal: 4 piece chicken McNuggets (190 cal), Apple Dippers (30 Cal), caramel (70 cal), and a small iced tea. Total: 290 cal.

Not Yet

I got a Michael Buble CD for Christmas and I have fallen in love with "I Just Haven't Met You Yet."
It's perfect and so true

I'm Not Surprised
Not Everything Lasts
I've Broken My Heart So Many Times,
I Stop Keeping Track.
Talk Myself In
I Talk Myself Out
I Get All Worked Up
And Then I Let Myself Down.

I Tried So Very Hard Not To Loose It
I Came Up With A Million Excuses
I Thought I Thought Of Every Possibility

And I Know Someday That It'll All Turn Out
You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid That I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

Mmmmm ....

I Might Have To Wait
I'll Never Give Up
I Guess It's Half Timing
And The Other Half's Luck
Wherever You Are
Whenever It's Right
You Come Out Of Nowhere And Into My Life

And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Baby Your Love Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Possibility

Mmmmm ......

And Somehow I Know That It Will All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

They Say All's Fair
And In Love And War
But I Won't Need To Fight It
We'll Get It Right
And We'll Be United

And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Being In Your Life Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Single Possibility

Mmmm .....

And Someday I Know It'll All Turn Out
And I'll Work To Work It Out
Promise You Kid I'll Give More Than I Get
Than I Get Than I Get Than I Get

Oh You Know It'll All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid To Give So Much More Than I Get
Yeah I Just Haven't Met You Yet

I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Oh Promise You Kid
To Give So Much More Than I Get

I Said Love Love Love Love Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

KickAss Snackin'

So in my efforts to change my eating habits I've come up with some pretty delicious snack options.

KickAss Edamame
My idea came from a combo of 2 experiences at my two favorite sushi restaurants. Back in the summer I had garlic edamame at Harney Sushi in San Diego and recently I had Freaky edamame (yes that's its name) at Mikunis in Elk Grove.
So hear it is:



Place a little bit of olive oil in a frying pan. Drop in the frozen Edame (I use the bag from Trader Joes). After they look a little defrosted scoop in garlic, sprinkle on some seasoning salt, and add some red pepper for kick. Finish cooking and ENJOY!





My second snack is super low in calories, but very delicious. So you take the little wedge of Laughing Cow cheese (35 cal) and you spoon over it Spicy, Smokey, Peach Salsa from Trader Joes (15 cal). Then slice up a cucumber and use it like a cracker...Enjoy!

WANTED

MISSING

1 purple sweater with crystal buttons on the back
1 purple dress - recently seen on Miss Mitchell at Shout House
1 purple flannel - Last seen at Miss Mitchell's hair appointment
1 pair of light weight brown sweats

These items have not been seen since Miss Mitchell's recent move. Please call if you know where any of these items have disappeared to. The use of purple is coincidental. Thanks for your help.
MM

Off to a great start!

So the end of 2009 was hectic and stressful. I moved to a new town, started a new job, and bought a new house. With all this busy-ness I lost my groove...all my habits (eating, exercising, sleeping) have all been really "off." Therefore my unhealthy figure.

But now I'm moved in. I have found my groove. I joined the gym the last night. I ate a good breakfast this morning. And I'm trying a new cardio boot camp class tonight.

So here's to the new year and all of you finding your groove.

Galt Flea Market

I love the Galt Flea Market! There are such great finds. My biggest purchases are always purses and jewelry. "Dollar Dollar Dollar!" So here my new goodies from my trip to the valley.

This is my new fleece coat. In a double breasted peacoat design. Purple is great with my hair, but there are hints of yellow and pink in it too.

This is a great scarf with all my favorite colors to wear: olive, black, red, pink, orange. It was so great that Megan's mom (a fellow red head) also purchased one.


These are my new pieces of *Bling.* If any of you have ever wondered how I manage to always have a piece of jewelry to match an outfit...this is how I do it. The "Dollar Dollar Dollar" lady at the flea market. This lady was so great the jewelry was all displayed in color order...and to think I only picked 12!

This is my new bag. I of course have purses in almost every color, but my only black bag was very small, only fit the wallet, phone and barely the keys. So this new purse has plenty of room with a convenient outside pocket for the keys. It's already been all over the town!