Justified

So my MOST favorite treats are CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES!
It's the best time for strawberries. Sam's had a lovely display of huge, delicious strawberries just begging to be dipped in chocolate. I can't get enough of them....I like them even more than ice cream!
How can I make room for these delicious bites of heaven in my already tight fitting pants? I knew there must be a way. And then I thought of it. Justification. I knew I could count on the internet to ease my mind as I indulge on chocolate covered perfection. Check out what I found at http://www.orcaracing.net/?p=71
I love justifying my actions, it makes everything so much easier! Except the losing weight part. And yes I justify eating ice cream every day because it's the only form of milk I usually get. And it helps keep the baby elephant in the healthy 99th percentile for his age...... and who doesn't like a chubby baby?!

Really?!

Guess who lost 21 lbs in 4 weeks....... NOT ME! Stupid boys. The hubs lost 21 lbs. I am happy for him but seriously, what da hewl? (what the hell in kid talk) He misses a few days of work, sleeps ALL day and drops weight like crazy. Oh, and he might have been super sick but so what... NO FAIR! Gosh guys. Give us gals a break! If I would have laid in bed for a few days the house would have fallen down around me, the kids would have been shipped off thanks to CPS, and you can bet that I wouldn't have lost ANY weight!
Congrats on your 21 lbs Honey...... I am so glad someone in our house is losing weight.

Yippee!

I have my elliptical back! Thank you SO much Shannon and Dave for bringing it back up to me! My workout room is looking AMAZING! I think I will buy another equipment/fitness mat and I can cover more of the wood floor. Maybe hang up some exercise routines, pictures, goals, etc. I should add some music.... anyone have any recommendations? I will for sure paint it when the weather gets warmer. I am SO EXCITED! My own little gym! Yippee!

Sorry

It's late. I'm tired. And I have a sick husband. Enough said right!?!

Good vs Bad

Good news: I walked, ran, and carried the baby elephant today.

Bad news: Working out made me hungry and I took a bite of food that was too hot and burned
my gums. (Who knew you could even do that?!)

Good news: My hurting mouth made it hard to eat.

Bad news: Ice cream feels really good on my hurting gums.

Good news: The ice cream had some ice crystals on it because it's been so long that I haven't
had any.

Bad news: The crystals are gone and so are a few frozen balls of cookie dough.

for sure!

I have no more excuses. Everyone is feeling good. I have stretchy pants. A treadmill (thanks Jen!!!) A spot for MY eliptical.....ehem....MOTHER. And a plan. 8:45am tomorrow morning I will be running. Well maybe I should start off with just walking.... but it will be at a brisk pace! If you call I will not answer because I will for sure be out of breath. I must go now to find fun workout music to download. I will tell you all about it tomorrow!

carrots taste better than cake

...carrots taste better than cake....carrots taste better than cake..... carrots taste better than cake.
Strangely enough I actually DON'T like cake! But I have a few exceptions..... and one of them is sitting on my kitchen counter tonight. (pumpkin cake)

crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch...... No that's not me doing sit ups. I am munching away on healthy carrots. GO ME!