If I Just Hadn't...

If I just hadn't cheated this weekend I wonder what would have happened? I was a little stressed this weekend, running in between Collierville, White Haven, and Midtown. So I may have snuck a little ice cream from Mom and Pops. And I may have stolen a little bit of Halloween candy...it was Halloween. And I may have eaten a few other things that I should not have.

But, the worst part? I only worked out 3 times last week! OMG!!! What was I thinking? If I am trying to lose 50 pounds by 12/31/2008, I need every calorie to count and every workout to be heartpounding and exhausting. So I might have beat myself up a little on Monday and today. But, after my run, which was only4.5 miles, I took off my shoes and braved the scale.

Normally I won't look until I have taken a full breath and the scale has calculated. But this time I thought, "you need to watch and see what all this cheating and slacking has done to you this week." So I watched the number go up. Then in the midst of all my shame, I had actually dropped 5 pounds. WHAT?!?!?!? No way!!!

Needless to say, I was 5 pounds closer to my goal. So, instead of 26 pounds left to go, I only have 21. Now, that means I have to lose 10 pounds per month to reach my goal. Keep in mind we have Thanksgiving, Christmas and Chanukah coming up. No, I am not Jewish. But there will be so many temptations.

Anywho, which brings me to my point. What if I had not cheated all week and hit my workouts hard? Perhaps I would only have 18 pounds to go as opposed to 21? Who knows. All I know is seeing these results has really made me want to stick to eating right and working out. Bob had a great idea. If you feel like skipping a work out, fill a back pack up with the weight you have lost, then walk up and down the stairs. Feel the difference in the weight you have lost and if you had gained it all back. That Bob is so smart.

Biggest Loser not on

Okay, so I am a little mad the biggest loser will not be on tomorrow. I don't really feel the need to watch polls close and see who wins. How unpatriotic of me, right? I don't care. I would much rather see America get healthier than see a bunch of idiots act like they are perfect and their opponent is the devil. If I see another freakin' Obama commercial I am going to puke. I must watch a lot of Democratic TV. Oh, maybe we can put Heba and Sarah Palin in a room and see who wins? I bet on Heba- she is an insane woman. Anyway, go vote, and watch the Biggest Loser next week.

DOTS- Evil Craving

DOTS are evil little candies made by the Tootsie Company. During Halloween you can find them in little pocket size boxes that holds 5 or 6 little gum drops from heaven.
I have a serious problem with DOTS. I LOVE THEM!!! I hate this time of year because I can get away with snagging a few boxes. All they are made of is sugar, gelatin and artificial flavoring. Doesn't that sound delicious? And for some reason I can't keep my hands off of them. I can't wait for Halloween to be over.
The rest of the year DOTS only come in large boxes, and I know better then to get those! Why can't I keep my hands off these wonderful little treats? I will prevail. Rocky Theme song just came on. I will triumphantly walk by those DOTS and not grab any!!!

Soldier Returns Home, Greeted By Dogs

A video titled: "My Dogs greeting me after returning from 14 months in Iraq". God bless and save all of those defending us abroad. And their dogs waiting for them patiently at home:

Britney Spears

Okay, so I totally think she is a Fruit Loop, but I have to admit I am insanely jealous of her. I wish I could go dance all day and have someone cook for me and run me around all day so I could look super hot in my videos! Honestly, I liked Joel McHale's version of Womanizer on The Soup better, but she really does look hot in her new video. When she gained some weight I never thought she looked that bad, but some superficial people might disagree. But, now that she is back with a new single, she looks better than ever, in my opinion.

If you ever need a little incentive to get a great body, watch "Slave for You", " My Prerogative", "Womanizer" and "Stronger". Seriously, the girl is ripped in ways I could only dream about. Maybe not muscle rip, but good body rip! And you know she likes her some Taco Hell!

So I guess we say goodbye to the crazy, British accent Britney and say hello to an older, maybe better version of Brit! Ya! All hail crazy blonde girl!

Wanted: NO Running Partner

• Must always bail out on me, but calls after I have reached the running destination.


• Must show up hurt and unable to run, but comes for moral support and a cold water.


• Must want to sleep in on Saturdays and put off running until later.


• Must make plans to do a charity run and then wait until I have signed up to withdrawal their promise.

I always read those articles about how having a work out buddy makes you more accountable for your workouts. Well, I must pick some pretty bad work out partners, because I tend to be the only one who shows up a lot of times. But, truth be told, that is ok with me. I am around people all day, I go home and people are there, people are on tv, people are on the radio. What do I do when I don't want to be around people?



Answer: work out. People tend to bail a lot. I have found that I like working out by myself. Now, the occasional company is nice, but I don't want to start making plans and arranging schedules. I have realized that I can throw on my headphones and head out for an hour or so on my own.



I can clear my mind of everything. It is just me and the pavement. Pounding, pounding, pounding.



Sometimes I like to listen to my music loud, these are days I am feeling unmotivated. I need a little beat to keep me going. "Kickstart My Heart" by Motley Crue is my Power Song. Nothing like a drug overdosing 80's rock star to get you moving.



But then there are those days when I keep the music low, just low enough so I don't escape reality. These are the best days. I listen to my breathing, I count my steps, I feel my quads burn, my calves burn, my lungs burn. I know that what I am doing it strengthening me both on the inside and the out. My legs are getting stronger, my lungs are expanding, my brain is being activated. With each step I am becoming more patient, I am becoming more disciplined, I am becoming stronger-willed.



So, let me have my 80's hair bands and a little room, but no running partner please.

Puppy Love

This is "Beary". He is a 6 month old Rottweiler puppy that we met this weekend at Hollywood Feed.

His Story:

He was chained up and left outside to be a guard dog. Not long after his owner died and he was left behind when the family came and got the dead guy's possessions. I have little sympathy for people who treat animals this way. You can train your dog to be a guard dog and treat your animal humanely. And if something happens to you and your family won't take responsibility for the pet, don't get one. Luckily the neighbors called the people at dogs2ndchance.org and not the shelter.

Beary is now happy and healthy living with a foster mom. He has been neutered, his dewclaws removed and his tail was cropped as a small puppy. He is up to date on his shots and seems to be in great health. He is super happy and full of life. He got along well with Zinny and Boone and really enjoyed being in human company.

If I could have, I would have adopted him right then and there. But, we don't have room for another one. He was such a great dog. If you or anyone you know is thinking of getting a large dog and would take good care of him, I would be more than happy to put you in touch with Linda at Dogs 2nd Chance. Or, if you or anyone you know wants to foster Beary, that is great too.

It really does take a special kind of person to open their home to those less fortunate and I am so glad I know many of these people. Feel free to pass this on to anyone you know who might be interested!