The daily grind....or is it?

The Bandwagon...

Somewhere, I fell off the weight loss bandwagon. I'm not sure if it was the stress of starting a new job, or what. I haven't gained weight back, but I haven't lost either, and I know my "eating" habits haven't been great. So, over the weekend, both Brian and I started back up again. We're playing DDR again, eating better, which includes a lot more fish, and learning to be healthier. Brian just turned 29, and to hear him talk, he just turned 40. He's having a very hard time coping with his age, and getting older, and he's seeing himself as fat. I wonder if this is just the beginning of mid life criseses (Is that a word?) for my husband? I know men tend to take aging hard, but never really imagined it. I'll be 28 next month, and I'm actually looking forward to the 30's. Everyone I know love(d) being in their 30's...at least the females. I guess aging doesn't really bother me, although I am having a TERRIBLE time with dealing with wrinkles. :( I have developed minor "laugh lines" around my eyes, and mouth, and it's KILLING me! I've always taken pride in my youthful appearance, and despite my complaints about people mistakenly thinking I'm a teenage mother, I actually enjoy the compliments. But then I discovered the wrinkles, and I've decided the sun is out of the question this year. No more real tanning, maybe a spray on. I'm determined that when I'm in my 40's and 50's and so on that people will say, "Whoa! you don't look......" I have a good friend who's in her 30's, and I swear, she doesn't look a day over 29. We teasingly joke that every year she is turning 29 again, but in truth...she really doesn't look her age. I'd like that. Ya know?

Anyway, back to the weight loss thing. I won't be at me "goal" weight this year b/c I'm taking the stance of losing weight the hard slow way....I'm not looking for fast results, although that would be nice....So, we're working out, eating right, and taking care of ourselves. Go us!

Adventures in babysitting....

I watched one of my best friend's kids this weekend, overnight. First, let me just say, somewhere along the road, I got out of baby mode, and her little son, running all over my house getting into everything had me frazzled. He's a very good baby, but I'm just not used to babies anymore! How odd??? Anyway, he was such a sweet little boy, and you can totally tell he's just a very good baby! Her daughter has reached the age of temperamental pre-teen. She's a very loving, "mothering" little girl, but some of the things she does and says, reminds me of me and her mother when we were young. I guess now, I see her, and go...."did we really do that?" She is very helpful with all of the kids, but you can tell when she gets frustrated and throws her mental hands in the air. It's actually cute to see....and at the same time it reminds me that I'm not ready for that stage in my children's lives yet. I want them to grow up healthy and strong, but I'm not ready for the adultness of their behavior...I'm enjoying being the idol to my kids.

Manicures and Pedicures....

As some of you are aware, I have major issues with people touching my feet. Well, last year, my friend and I went to a wedding in a small town in East Texas, and I stooped to the level of having a pedicure done. Now, manicures I'll get every day if I could afford it, they're so relaxing and it really makes my hands and nails look wonderful, but pedicures always gave me the creeps because they want to touch my feet. Well, ever since that fateful day in April, I've come to the conclusion that somehow I got over my feet phobia. I LOVE pedicures!!! I love how soft and pretty my feet look after one, and I love not having to paint my toenails myself. I used to hate open toed shoes and sandals, but now I find myself only looking at strappy little things with their barely there straps and high heels. I've turned into a girl! LOL Last night I did my own first pedicure of the season, and I just LOVE how my feet look! I can't wait to go this weekend to have a real one done. (I guess I did it myself first to avoid the embarrassing "winter foot" pedicure......) I guess it's a good thing that my feet phobia is diminishing...I'm not sure how I'd feel if someone randomly touched my feet....but maybe one day....

Coffee or Tea?

Since I'm on this health kick thing...I've started drinking hot tea. Tea is a natural diuretic, and thus is very good for intestinal health. It's also high in antioxidants, and a good source of water. I've found that I drink 3-4 cups of caffeine free tea a day, with no sugar, and it really helps me to stay focused and awake. It's soothing qualities help me to relax, and feel comfortable in my surroundings. I've found a very yummy green tea, and an extremely aromatic Lavender tea. I used to drink coffee on a regular basis, meaning 2 cups a day. I'd pile on the cream and sweet n low to hide the bitterness which exists in coffee, and always had fully caffeinated. Well, 1) it had caffeine, 2) it had tons of cream and sweetener which adds fat and calories, and 3) it would leave me feeling jittery instead of ready for the day. So....maybe the British have it right with tea time.....