The Size of Texas.....

People are always referring to things "the size of Texas."
We had a hamburger the size of Texas, he's got arms the size of Texas, etc. Well when I moved to Texas several people told me about the bugs in Texas....said they were big, and plenty of them! Well, to anyone who knows me, knows I HATE bugs....so I am always on guard here. Anyway, I have noticed lately in the mornings on my walk/run there have been more and more grasshoppers jumping around. They have been the smaller brown ones, really not that big of deal, I can handle these little creatures (I'm getting better in my old age)....but lately the big boys are out! Big green ones, they don't hop, they fly, and dive. These suckers are making me a little nervous every morning....I do NOT want one flying at me, looking at me, landing on me, well, you get the picture. So the other morning, in front of Tom Thumb's (local chain grocery store)you guessed it....one darts right at me! Actually hits me in the waist, now I am jogging, and all of a sudden I am attacked! So now I am screaming and jumping and shaking my t-shirt (ready to strip down if I have to) and it jumps off. After gaining my senses, I look around praying that no one has seen this spectacle I have made of myself...whew, I think I'm in the clear, oh, wait, not one, not two, but a truck load of Hispanic gardeners working on the grounds are all staring at me...they are not laughing. They look sympathetic actually...I will not make eye contact..just keep moving. I doubt that they even saw the grasshopper the size of Texas, I'm sure they think I have Tourettes or something...anyway, when they say grasshoppers the size of Texas that's what they mean!

Random Thoughts

One month into this diet/exercise thing...3 lbs. That's it!
!@#$$%^&**&^^%%%!!!!!!!!!



I was sooooooo excited for the Lion's this year....and now we all have the wind knocked out of us....I can't stand the thought of Jordon being hurt, I want to make it go away....the Mom in me.
If I could make it my knee, I would. But each day I remind myself of how much worse it could be....but I'm sure he's tired of hearing that..."it could be worse", and yes it could be....but right now, it stinks! Anyway, as my groovey sis and I always say....one day at a time....love you Jordon, heal quickly....

Eating our way through the greater ....

Eating our way through the greater Fort Worth area...okay, so My hubby and I are stuck here in TX. We really have no friends or family. We have each other. Good thing we like each other and we do know how to have fun together. Friday and Saturday night we go out to dinner. Not good for my diet, but we have to do something. So every Fri. and Sat. night we try a new restaraunt. Very fun. Especially since there are so many great places to eat around here. Barbque, Tex-Mex, and anything else you would want.
But here is the fact: I am tying to lose weight.
I have been exercising, and dieting. I know what to eat when out and what to drink when out. My drink of choice and not too bad on the caloric intake, light beer, I usually have 1 or 2. So Saturday night we went to this great littl Mexican dive, frozen margs....probably about 500 calories each, I never drink these things...but it was hot, and whatever...I started with a light beer. Then one marg. Then My hubby says lets split one more marg. Yummy, then he says lets split one more but brings back 2....now I am not only drunk, because I am a light weight....but I feel the pounds and fat piling up on my poor body...all that work during the week...running, walking, yoga, the carrots. Crap, thank goodness today is Monday...here we go again. :(

Random Diet Thoughts....

I hate my scale, it is the bearer of bad news. Are you kidding me? I cannot lose weight. So obviously I am still eating too much. I have been counting calories, my cardinal rule is to stay under
1500. I would say I average about 1300 a day. This is not enough to lose weight, I don't gain (Thank goodness) but don't lose....here's the deal, the more I exercise the hungrier I am. How do you run 3 miles and not get hungry?
Isn't there some rule floating around out there that says once you reach 50....pot belly's are cute? Why can't they be? Chubby thighs on babies are cute, how come they can't be on me?
If I eat one more raw carrot, I will barf.
Okay, can I eat 1,000 calories today and not go over? Are there any lunches at Outback that are even under that amount? (Since I have a lunch date there today)...wonder if I can have one rib and raw carrots there? Pray for me.....:0(

Ugh!

I BOUGHT A SCALE! HUGE BUMMER....Here I thought I was doing so well. Eating healthy, cutting back on food consumption, exercising more, trying to run...really? I have lost 1 and 1/2 lbs in 3 weeks, that's it. Okay, I am not going to give up on this quest, but thank goodness I bought a scale...so now...let the games begin. I am obsessed, I am counting calories. The biggest mistake I was making is not counting those little bastards (sorry). But seriously...my glass of juice in the morning is 180 calories, so there you go...and when you grab a handful of almonds or walnuts and think its a healthy snack, it is...but they are HIGH in calories, so yes, you have to count them out! Lord help me....its exhausting just thinking about it, but I did run/walk 45 minutes today, so at least my heart is getting healthy...too bad it has to pack around this bug butt!

To Weigh or Not To Weigh?

To weigh or not to weigh, that is the question. I have had a scale in my house for most of my adult life. Faithfully weighing myself every morning and watching the numbers climb upward....during the packing and moving recently I tossed the scale in the trash, it was not accurate and old. I decided I did not need a scale any longer to tell me I needed to lose weight! Look in the mirror, you'll get the same answer! And some experts say...no scale. Just try to eat healthy and exercise, just "feel" good about yourself. BS, I need numbers!
So, 2 weeks now into this lose 30 lbs thing...and I have no idea how much I weigh. I know I have lost a few lbs, but I need to know how much. I need to adjust (eating, work outs) if the results are not what they should be. If I'm gonna bust my butt trying to run, I better be losing a few lbs. So, I,m caving in. Today I'm going to Target and buying a scale...can't wait, or should I say weight?

Did I really say 9 miles?????

Lord help me...9 miles, well actually a 15K is about 9.3 I think. What was I thinking....maybe a 10K would be better? I have been working out and trying to run a little, get this old girl into shape. I have been doing about 40-50 minutes of cardio most days. The last 2 days I have walk/jogged about 40 minutes. I think I can probably run 1 mile...thats it. I could briskly walk till the cows come home...but an actual run.....no. What am I thinking, I know Rome wasn't built in a day...but this may take longer than 6 months. The race is in January. One day at a time....
Also, the diet: cottage cheese, carrots, veggies, lean meat, salads, did I say carrots? I'm sure if I lose this 30 lbs, I could probably run a marathon! One day at a time....if any of you want to join me in this race, feel free to jump in at any time. :)