Gym Rat

So I haven't written in a while but it's mainly because I've had no time thanks to my new found hobby and addiction: working out! I've been running and strength training in addition to radically changing my diet. The results have been amazing. I've lost 8 pounds and I can see  a huge difference in my figure. I also feel better mentally and physically. I've basically eliminated processed food, caffiene, and sugar (except raw honey) from my diet. Who knew you could feel THIS good without all the junk.

Sadly, I've not focused on my running as I should because I've been all about strength training BUT I am going to work on that because I plan to run the Marine Corps Mud Run this September and perhaps a "Run Like a Girl" 5k down in VA Beach in October. The proceeds for that one go to ovarian cancer, which my mom died from. To run in a 5K for that would be very special to me. Today I ran a total of 2 miles but only 1.5 of that was all at one time.

I tried to run this morning but Trooper was having NOTHING to do with it. The vet said he is fat and needs to run more. Well that's fine except Trooper prefers to eat and sniff flowers and snap at butterflies over actual exercise. I'd run for .25 mile and he'd stop and lay down on the ground, refusing to budge until it suited him. He'd then spring to life, take off like a mad man, holding the leash in his mouth as he dragged me down the trail. Then, like clockwork, he'd pass out again after .25 mile. This went on for approximately 1.5 miles before I gave up and coaxed him to the car with the promise of treats. I think I'm going to hold an intervention for him.

Anyway, that's what's going on in my world! I think I will post my run info on here.

Waiting for the Locusts...

I should have stayed in bed today. Seriously.

Last night, just before bed, I killed a brown recluse and that should have been a sign of things to come. I spend the entire night in agony because my back was in so much pain from stress. I woke up to find that my hot water heater is broken. Then I head off to the doctor only to be sent to the Vampire Lestat for bloodwork who tears into my arm. Ouch!

Then I find out some other stuff that vexes me to no end regarding money. I decide to relieve my back tensions by going to get a massage. I go in expecting a relaxing massage but instead end up with Chatty Cathy who talks about everything under the sun. *sigh* Then, as if that isn't enough, I get a phone call from my brother and we proceed to get into it and argue.

At this point I'm expecting the locusts to come or for all my oxen to die.

Here's to hoping tomorrow is a better day....

Feeling Lonely

Tonight has been rough. I'm so lonely and my friends don't understand because it's not the sort of lonely that makes me wish I had people around. It's lonely for Doug. Lonely for the companionship that only a romantic partner satiates.

I'll get over it I suppose....when he gets back. :)