Happy Hump Day

Bonnie "The Bowler"

Yes.....Bonnie is a bowling bitch. 

I don't go very often (maybe twice a year) but I love it, and I'm not half bad (toot! toot!) Dan bought me a ball, shoes and a bowling bag for my 30th birthday and I have never looked back. There is something so nice about having your own ball over sticking your fingers in a hole with fecal matter (that's what she said....hahahaha)

My hubby's cousin Darko is visiting from Serbia (first time ever in Canada) and we asked him if he wanted to go bowling. He has never done this before as it is SUPER expensive in his country. For example a lane per hour there is $15. He makes about $1 per hour at his job. So he would have to work 15 hours to pay for 1 hour at bowling. THAT'S CRAZY!!!!

So we rounded up some of the family and went to Cosmic Bowling (music & lights) and then took him for another Canadian treat POUTINE......Needless to say we all had a blast and loved every minute of it!!!!

How's the Diet Going?

Let's start this post off with a quote:

"Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit."

Wow isn't that the truth....I have made quite a few mistakes on this adventure of mine, but I haven't giving up. It's been 6 months and I'm down almost 50lbs and I FEEL AMAZING!!!!

Ok so on to this week....where to begin?

Let's start off with my weight.....obviously. This week I just made a contribution with a 0.8lbs loss. Thought this was a little weird cause I busted my ass and worked out 5 days this week, plus I ate CLEAN. No cheats at all. HMMMM?????.....Well a loss is a loss and I will take it. I am officially at 236.8 lbs with a total loss of 46.2 lbs.

I also started the Couch to 5K program this week. I am pleased to announce that I have completed Week 1, days 1-3. This consisted mostly of a 5 minute warm up, then intervals of walking for 90 seconds, then running for 60 seconds for 20+ minutes, then a 5 minute cool down. It is designed this way to help you build up your stamina. It was tough, for me anyways, but I pushed myself and am glad I did. My calves hurt like a bitch though.

This couch to 5k training was made possible all thanks to my GLORIOUS FATHER who bestowed upon me a really nice/expensive treadmill that has found a home in my family room. Since the heat of the summer has been ridiculous I haven't wanted to go for my walks/jogs till really late in the evening. Needless to say heading out in the dark with my headphones on not paying attention isn't the best scenario for a HOT LOOKING MAMA like myself. I now can get up in the morning and head down the stairs and run for my life.....so to speak.

That's me in all my sweaty glory......

The C25K requires a days rest in between runs so I have been doing random workouts to make sure I am getting some activity in every day. I recently started Zumba. Now I know that this is been out for sometime but the classes never coincided with my work schedule.....HELLO YouTube.....my husband is very knowledgable in technology and we have the flat screen hooked up to the computer so I can send the video feeds and do the workouts right at home.....talk about convenient and saving money too!!!

In the "Back to Basics" Challenge I am still holding the #1 spot by over 2% fat loss. I'm gonna need to kick my fat loss in gear though as this 0.8 lbs loss isn't going to help me stay #1, and personally I like being on top.....hahahaha.....perv.

Maybe I can put my cooking skills to use for healthy meals to aid in my weight loss. I got a gift from my Mother-In-Law (shocking I know, but our relationship is growing by leaps & bounds lately) of some new pots & pans. The ones that I had from my wedding (10 years ago) were shit and falling apart. They were the non-stick kind and the material was actually coming off of them. The new ones I received blow the other ones out of the water and they cost as much as a small child.....lol. They are the professional series stainless steel & copper Jamie Oliver set by T-Fal and boy are they sexy.

I could use these suckers as weapons they are so heavy.....

Speaking of sexy have you all noticed my new Blog Button??? If you haven't it is on the top right column of my blog. Please copy the text below it and paste it on your blog to show me some lovin'. If you don't know how to do this just ask and I would be happy to explain.

That's it for this week peeps....I hope you all have a great weekend. My vacation is ending (boooooo) and I start back to work on monday (that is a mental monday post in itself.)

This weeks focuses will be on:

1. Water intake
2. Working out 5 days
3. Week 2 of C25K 
4. No eating after 8pm

....and the answer is?

This is floating around Blog Land (thanks Cat), so I thought I would jump on the bandwagon and post it.....have fun and feel free to copy it onto your blog!!!!

1. What is your occupation right now?
I work for a telecommunications company as a Product Care Representative.

2.What color are your socks right now?
I'm wearing flip flops at the moment....but my toes are a coral/pink color

3. What are you listening to right now? 
My text messaging ding going off on my cell, and a kids program that my son is watching on tv

4. What was the last thing that you ate? 

Sliced tomatoes & watermelon......I just got back from the grocery store & I'm cutting/washing my produce for the week

5. Can you drive a stick shift?

Yep - Hubby taught me about 15 years ago

6. Last person you spoke to on the phone? 
My husband....I'm on vacation this week, and he's not......

7. Do you like the person you stole this blog from? 
I don't know this person personally, only from what she writes.....she seems pretty cool though

8. How old are you today? 
33 years young

9. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?

What isn't my fav sport to watch:

NHL - Go Flyers!

NFL - Go Cowboys!

MLB - Go Tigers!

10. What is your favorite drink?

If we are staying G rated I would have to say sweet tea with lemon.

PG rated would be a nice Pinot Grigio

R rated would be "Bombay Sapphire" Gin and Tonic with a lime wedge.....gin is a panty remover ;)

11. Have you ever dyed your hair? 
I have been dying my hair since 10th grade. I get bored pretty fast so I like to change things up with a cut or colour.

12. Favorite food? 
Mexican food hands down. Does it agree with me? Nope, but I still eat it no matter what. My close second would be a poutine. That is french fries smothered in gravy and melted cheese curds......it's glorious, but only eaten on cheat days....

13. What is the last movie you watched?

In theater, I can't remember....it's been toooooo long. At home it was Cars 2. We downloaded it for family movie night on Sunday

14. Favorite day of the year? 
Halloween

15. How do you vent anger?
I blow up. I'm a hot head like my dad. I'm still working on my temper/attitude. I have to set a good example for my son

16. What was your favorite toy as a child?
Jem & The Hologram Dolls......anyone remember?

17. What is your favorite season? 
Fall for the crispness of the weather and the cooler days. I love wearing jeans & a sweater. I love the changing of the leaves, and the crunch when you walk on them. 

18. Cherries or Blueberries? 
Cherries

19. Do you want your friends to blog this survey? 
Only if they want to participate. 

20. Where is you favorite place to escape?
In a good book in my jacuzzi. I'm usually at work, or at home with my hubby & son. So the only "alone" time I get is in the bathroom and I have to lock the door, or my 6 year old will come storming in.

21. Favorite Tv Show?
Reality - So you Think You Can Dance & Big Brother
Drama - True Blood & Entourage
Comedy - Big Bang Theory & How I met your Mother.

22. Living arrangements?
Own (well, mortgage anyway) my house with Hubby and son. We built it 10 years ago.

23. When was the last time you cried? 
2 days ago when my husband & brother-in-law got into an argument with my dad. It was a doozy but I stayed out of it. I was actually quite proud of myself

24. What is on the floor of your closet? 
100 clear plastic shoe boxes stacked to keep my babies organized.....lol....I have a shoe fetish

25. Who is the friend you have had the longest?
My BFF Jay. He is my world and we have been super close for the last 6 years

26. What did you do last night? 
Sat on my deck drinking till 1am with my hubby & his cousin visiting from Serbia. He's never been to Canada or anywhere for that matter, and it's fun to teach him new things

27. What are you most afraid of?

Losing my son or husband. I would be devastated, just like any mother or wife would be

28. Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? 
I like a burger with ketchup and extra pickles. It can have cheese on it as well, but nothing else.

29. Favorite dog breed?
Doberman Pincher. If I had a girl I would name her Delilah, a boy would be Dartanian (as in the three musketeers)

30. Favorite day of the week? 
Saturday, cause it's my cheat day and I eat whatever I want!

31. How many states have you lived in? 
None, I live in Canada so they are called Provinces. Just one, Ontario

32. Diamonds or Pearls? 
I just started singing out loud the song by Prince......Diamonds all the way baby!!!

33. What is your favorite flower?
Fugi Mum's....they are just beautiful. I also like Hydrangeas the blue ones.....

Dear Me

Mental Monday's

Welcome to my weekly blog installment called Mental Monday's. A day for me to bitch about something without putting it into my regular posts. You are warned. These posts I don't hold back, and sometimes involves a lot of swearing.

This week I am on vacation, and that means I plan on relaxing. I don't want, nor plan on bitching about anything. So I will leave you with some pictures of vegetables......enjoy.....lol


1. Baby Fetus

2. Siamese Twins

3. Penis Potato

4. Mr. & Mrs. Carrot

5. Witch Parsnip

6. Scary Teddy Bear

7. Pecker Pepper

8. Devil Tomato

9. Buddha Pears

10. Give me a hand.... 

Have a great week!!!!!!!

Night Away From Home.....

This weekend has been pretty great.....it's officially the start of my vacation. I'm off till August 7th, but sad to say that my hubby isn't. I'm sure I will make the best of it though ;)

My mother-in-law took Adam overnight on Friday so Dan and I could paint the town.....lol

My wonderful father hooked us up with concert tickets & a night in a luxury suite at the casino.

Sooooo that night Dan & I went to see "The Tea Party" in concert at Caesars Windsor & spent the night in a room with an amazing view of the Detroit Skyline.

Our luxury suite, where all the magic happens ;)

View of the Detroit skyline from our window

My hot shoes for the night....

My hot man for the night.....lol

Jeff Martin of The Tea Party

If that wasn't a great start to a vacation I don't know what is.....

I would also like to report another week of a loss for me in the "fat" department. I guess I can now say I am officially in the 230's and not just squeaking by. My weigh in this morning is 237.6 lbs. That is 1.4 lbs down from last week. Not a ton but I will definitely take it!!!

Today is also a start day in a "Slim Fast Challenge" that I am competing in over at A Mama's Goals. It's just a small 2 week challenge that I want to complete just to maybe help me to overcome this plateau that I have been in for a while. I figured I would change it up just for a short period of time to get my body interested again.

If your interested in joining it as well just send your name and a scale weigh in pic for today to her email.

I thought it was time for me to post my measurements as it has been over a month since I have done so.
So here we go.....lol

Current Weight: 237.6 lbs (-45.4lbs)

Chest: 41" (8")

Waist: 38" (7")

Hips: 51" (5.5")

Left Bicep: 15" (2.5")

Right Bicep: 14.5" (2.5")

Left Thigh: 30" (4.5")

Right Thigh: 30" (4.5")

Grand Total: 34.5" lost

*grand total for each in parenthesis*

In a previous post I put a picture of a fish that shows the amount in pounds that I have lost. I think I will continue this trend because I like to see my progress.

Here's to one day posting a picture of a shark!!!!!

Here is what a loss of 45.4 lbs looks like.....

Have a great week everyone!!!!!!