September

September 1, 2008; Monday

Today is Labor day, I had it off, but for some reason I volunteered to do a few hours at work. Oh well. After work, Raj and I went out for lunch at our favorite restaurant, Don Taco. We ran a few errands, and then went for a walk with Oliver around the block. After the walk, I noticed my heart felt like it was racing. Then my gallbladder started to ache. So I drank two juices and felt better. I went out with some friends in the evening and didn't get home until late, and Raj stayed home and studied.

September 2, 2008; Tuesday

Probably shouldn't of stayed out so late last night. I was tired all day! I didn't feel like working out at all, and didn't even take a walk with Ollie. I ate a frozen meal for lunch...not bad. It was a BBQ chicken pizza. I took most of the cheese off. But I kept eating baked lays all day! I'm going to work out after work tonight, and hopefully it will get me back on track.

September 7, 2008; Sunday

Today I went to the gym after work. I was determined to get there. Even though, I had a horrible day at work, and all I really wanted to do after work was go home and eat dinner and "veg" on the couch. I made myself drive to the gym, walked in the building, and slowly started to change into my work out clothes. Then I got on the elliptical and started working out. With the help of good ol' Brittany Spears, we made it 30 mins on the treadmill. And my first mile was done in just under 12 mins! After the elliptical I did some arm weights and some situps and pushups. I felt great after working out. It was just the thing I needed after a hard day at work. I've slacked off this last week from working out...shame on me! But I think I've started this week off to a great start.

September 8, 2008; Monday

Well, I made it to the gym today! I did the turbo class and then afterwards did the pilates class. I've never done the pilates class on Mondays. It's a different teacher. She did more leg work and some arm stuff with weights. It was a nice change. We also did all kinds of stretches. It felt really good after the turbo class! After I was done with that, Raj called and said he wanted to go swimming. So he met me up at the club, and we swam some laps...if you can call it that...and then jumped in the hot tub. It was very nice to sit and relax! I was absolutely exhausted when I left the club. I hadn't even eaten dinner yet, and it was almost 9:30pm! So, I had a quick bowl of cereal and then off to bed. I slept like a log!

September 9, 2008; Tuesday

I had plans to do the cycle class today, but my legs felt really tired today, and I just couldn't get myself to go. And Raj called and asked me to pick him up downtown around the same time the class would of been. I did however get a short walk around the neighborhood with Ollie. I also spent most of my day off on my feet, cooking and baking! I've been trying to make meals a head of time so lunches and dinners will be quicker to prepare! I made 3 meals, and two desserts. Look for the recipes for the two desserts in an upcoming post.

Raj and I have never been morning people. We've been forced into becoming one with this school schedule of his. And surprisingly, we both are coming around to it. I've noticed I'm able to get a lot more done in the day, and I actually feel more energized than when I sleep in. Raj said around the same time every day he gets tire, about 2:30. The hardest part for us is getting to bed on time. We really should be going to bed at 9pm, but when you are used to going to bed at 1am...it's hard to chnage. Some nights we've been up till 11pm, but right now our goal is 10pm, and after we can do that, we will start getting it closer to 9pm. That's the goal at least!

I also watched my niece Emily today. She was home sick with Strep! Hope I don't get it. It was nice to spend the day with her. She is adorable. She helped me with the cookies. And she LOVED playing with Ollie. She calls him Wollie! Very cute!

Oh, and I measured today. I lost another 3/4 inch in my waste, and 1/2 inch in my hips! Yeah!

September 10, 2008; Wednesday:

After work today, I rushed over to the gym to catch the last 1/2 of turbo kick. I was surprised when I arrived because we had a sub teacher. She was horrible. I didn't like her techniques or routine. The only good thing she did were some lunges. After the class, Allie met me up at the club and we did some cardio. We did the yellow ellipticle for 30 mins.

September 11, 2008; Thursday:

I played in my soccer game today. I ended up not being able to play most of the second half because I rolled my ankle again. Luckily not as bad!

September 12, 2008; Friday:

I had plans of working out today, but because of my ankle, I decided I better take a day off to rest. Raj and I went out to celebrate him passing his test. We first went to Who Song and Larry's for some Chicken Taco's, then headed over to Beaches for their happy hour. I had a delicious BBQ chicken pizza. I took most of the cheese off. No problems!

September 13, 2008; Saturday:

I didn't work out today. I should have, but I didn't. Instead, Raj and I went out to dinner at Uskyme. And yes, I was very good!

September 14, 2008; Sunday:

Today was my only day off this week. We started a new shift bid at work. I will now have roving hours. Hopefully it goes ok. Raj and I tried running today around the track at Hudson's Bay High School. We were shooting for 5 miles. I was sure I could run at least 2 1/2 miles straight because I've done it on the treadmill, however after one lap around the track I was tired! We ended up lowering our standards for our first attempt, and ran 1 mile, 4 times around the track. We felt good.

September 15, 2008; Monday:

Tonight at the gym they were having a "Turbo Kick" party. It was 4 instructors and the class was an hour and a half. They did 7 routines total, and 4 turbo's. It was really fun. Unfortunately I decided to eat dinner an hour before class, which was a very bad idea! I ended up sitting one routine out. And I was glad I did, my stomach was upset, and it was the routine with all kinds of kicks! Can't wait for them to do it again! One of the instructor's I really liked. Her name is Cinamon. Im going to see if she teaches any other classes that I could go to.

September 16, 2008; Tuesday:

Allie and I have planed a work out schedule together. We hope it will keep us motivated and on track! Today we did cardio, the elliptical, and then on weights we focused on our arms. Felt really good!

September 17, 2008; Wednesday:

Well, today I started to feel like I was getting sick at work. My whole body started to ache! By the time I left work, I had decided it was probably best not to work out, and I went home and went right to bed. When Raj got home, I was in bed, and he asked me why was I sweating? I must have had a fever and it was breaking.

September 18, 2008; Thursday:

The next day I awoke thinking I was going to call in sick, but surprisingly, I didn't feel that bad. My lower back was still achy, and I didn't have a lot of energy, but not bad. So I ended up going to work. I was pretty tired all day, but made it through. I decided I better not play in my soccer game today. Better keep my energy for recovery! So, Raj and I went out to eat at Don Taco. Delicious!

September 19, 2008; Friday:

I had to work early today! I did alright. It helps to get to bed on time! After work, I came home and was pretty tired. I sat in my recliner with my feet up and Ollie sat on my lap. Allie and I were suppose to work out, I was hoping she would cancel, but she didn't so I drug myself down to the club. I was glad I decided to go after I'd gotten there! We had a great work out; Cardio and weights for our legs. After our work out, I hurried home and got ready to go out with Raj. It was our 7 year wedding anniversary! We ended up going to Cinetopia to see a movie and dinner. Dinner was good, but we didn't pick a very good show! A little weird! It was called Burn after Reading.

September 20, 2008; Saturday:

I got up this morning and went for a run. I'm trying to train for the kaiser 5 miler. I was able to run down to the Marshall center before stopping. Then I ran passed the library and back to reserve. I had to walk up reserve, but was able to run on 16th home. I think I did pretty good for my first time running alone. It really helps to have my ipod with me. Keeps you distracted, and gives you motivation while running!