Hi all! Happy Monday. Man, did this weekend just FLY by. Saturday was my birthday (thank you for the happy wishes!) and the housewarming party. I was EXHAUSTED by the end of the day. It was a lot of fun though. Being that the weekend was jam packed, it was over in about the blink of an eye… darn it.
Back to Reality
That’s right, I’m back to reality. My house is pretty much complete and in order, so I can no longer use that as an excuse to poor eating and less than stellar workouts (if any!) Yes, you read that right, I’ve allowed myself to convince myself with bogus excuses. I guess it happens to the best of us. The best thing – I WANT to be back on track, I feel better that way.
When I’m having thoughts of ice cream and chocolates and not working out, I think WWPFGD?” (aka “What would Prior Fat Girl do?”) Haha I know, I know. I’m being silly. But really, since I’ve gotten to know Jen better, I’m even more inspired. She is a real person. She did this without any “magic”. She did this how you are SUPPOSED to do this. Hard work, good food, moving more… and, as she’s admitted, a little kicking and crying along the way to lose ONE HUNDRED pounds. This girl has lost 100 pounds doing what we ALL know how to do. So, why is it so difficult?
I can tell you why. It’s easier to pick up the soda, chips, and the remote than it is to bust booty in the gym. It’s easier to make excuses and convince yourself of things than it is to just choose a healthier food option at lunch. People don’t do this because it’s hard and when things get hard, a lot of people give up. Hey! I’m not ragging on anyone, I DEFINITELY fall into this category of people. When it’s hard, I want to say eff it. Sometimes, I do – I let myself slip. And then afterwards, I feel guilty about it. Sometimes DURING a moment of weakness, I KNOW I’m making a bad choice, but I continue to do so. It’s just EASIER. But you know what, my friends…? A lot MOST things in life worth ANYTHING at all are hard. We just have to stick with this, one day at a time, just pluggin’ away to be a better and healthier person. I know, it’s much easier said than done. But, just look at it as one day at a time. You can do this… WE can do this. Keep your goals in mind, really, REALLY work towards them and you’ll get there. We may not know when, but we will get there.
New Job
Well, this week is my last week at my current job. It’s definitely bittersweet. I’ve met some very talented people here and made some VERY great friends. But, I need a challenge and this position isn’t offering that. I’ll miss the people, definitely, I’ll miss the company – it’s fast-paced, and fresh and running 24/7, but… I WON’T miss the boredom that came along with my position. It’s kind of funny actually, my older sister applied for my job. She had her interview today. Now, before you start yelling at me about getting my sister into a crappy position, hold your horses! I explained to her EVERYTHING about my position. SHE decided to apply and interview on her own. She KNOWS what she is getting into if offered the position. And don’t get me wrong, if you know what you are getting into and you know what to expect. The position isn’t bad – I’m at the end of my rope because people from the company were constantly having me fill in for people (without compensation or ANYTHING) and people were telling me “we’ll find you something, soon… we swear!” – I heard this for months, THAT is why I decided to call it quits here. I was sick of the talk. You talk the talk, you better walk the walk. They weren’t walking, so I am.
Well, I feel like I’m just rambling today. I’m sorry. 
To make up for it, check out this cute picture of our cats:
Kitty Boy is chillin’ in the laundry sink and Gizzy is looking at him like he’s a nut job. Haha Admit it – Kitty Boy does look pretty darn cute with his little white head stickin’ out of the tub. (PS – YES, his name is Kitty Boy! Haha Well, actually, his name WAS Elliot when we got him, we changed it to Tyson. We never called him Tyson and Adam started calling him Kitty Boy and that’s what stuck. Sorry cat, for the lame name. Mama still loves you.
Have a wonderful evening everyone! I’m off to help Jen finish up the E-Cookbook, make a SCHEDULE for my workouts-as in, actually write them on my calendar (so I can’t talk myself out of it), write “thank you” notes for birthday/housewarming gifts and RELAX tonight. Oh! And I want to keep you updated, I didn’t start my Shred DVD last night – Katie didn’t bring it when I saw her yesterday. Urg. I’m headed over to my parents house later this week – I’ll have to grab it then and start doing that. Anything to get this littleNOT-so-little butt moving!
xoxo
Lindsay
PS – Quick shout out to my Motivational Match Up – Brenna! It’s SO good having an accountability partner and I really don’t think I could have been matched up with anyone better! She’s great!! Thank you Brenna.
