I can finally say I am back on track. Oral comps are over. I am ABD (All But Dissertation!). It feels great. I'm hoping to defend the proposal of my dissertation (chapters 1-3) this December and then graduate in December of 2012. The way I structure my time is up to me. I have put working out at the top of the priority list. I took the first weekend after comps off. I mean OFF. I layed on the couch and in two days we watched 7 movies. The only thing I did was one of my passions...cooking. Lasagna, chili, apple crumb pie, and many other snacks. When I hopped on the scales the following Monday I was up a pound. The following week was parent teacher conferences. Late nights complicated by a stressful situation. Last Friday no work and my first priority was a work out. I hit it and have been back in the swing. It feels GREAT! I plan to add my strength training back in this coming weekend. I have a couple of friends who want me to show them some moves. Ask and you shall receive.
Tonight I was on the elliptical when this fine and I do mean FINE young man came up beside me. (Don't worry, Honey! He's only 21 or so.) He did some things on the elliptical I have never seen. I think he might be into boxing. He was doing some boxing moves with his arms, but then also with his legs. He would squat down for a few strides and then be up on his toes. I was mesmerized. Of course I'm not going to try any of the moves because we all know what would happen. ;)
I've been watching this outfit. I've even tried it on a couple of times. It finally went on clearance and it fit a size smaller than normal. All of you shoppers know that's like a double sign. I bought it and wore it yesterday. Lots of compliments. Have I mentioned my friend Miah on here? Miah is one of my biggest chearleaders. She's a trainer and has competed in competitions and it has meant a lot to know that she's on my side. Miah gives me the business about having "the skinny girl walk". The funniest part is when she impersonates me. As I walked by her room yesterday I couldn't help but poke my head in. She lifted her eyebrows and I said, "Yeah. It's a size smaller." Today Miah was impersonating how I walked away from her. I can't help it if the hips swagger. A size smaller???? I've worked hard for this.
I have a goal to lose ten pounds by Christmas. Yesterday our lounge was filled with payday treats. They were all sweets. I was about to pick up a cupcake. Amy caught me with my hand in mid pick "I thought you were starting your diet today?" What a true friend. Others in the lounge insisted you can't start a diet on Halloween. I ate half a cupcake. It really didn't taste that good so I didn't finish it. Who says you have to wait until the first to start a diet? Now let's all put our minds to this and see how many pounds we can get off before the holidays!
