Okay ladies and gents

* WARNING - THIS POST IS A BIT OF A VENT FOR MOI*


So this must be said and it's been on my mind the last few days .... I really need to kick it into high gear. It's almost my time of the month, so I know it has to do with how I've been feeling, but I honestly feel like the biggest blimp in the world. I am shocked that Weight Watchers hasn't asked me to be their new spokeswoman (Jennifer Hudson looks GORGEOUS btw). You can read an article about how she's doin her thing for WW, here.


Anyways, I can't say I've fallen off the wagon, because I've been walking every day for 3 miles during my lunch with the girls from my work, and Nick and I went to the gym yesterday and I did 3 miles on Tread, and my eating hasn't been thaaaaaaaaaaaat bad. Just kinda bad. Not bad stuff, just too much of the good stuff (and sour skittles). I think this is why the 10K on Sunday is freaking me out. Because the last time I ran a high mileage, was on Saturday. Another thing I think that is adding to my "Karli, your so fat" mentality is how my much my workouts have cut down. I used to go 5 times a week! Last week, I did horribly and did 3 times and even then I could only do 35 minutes at the gym (barely enough time for me to get in a decent workout). I know I'm being super hard on myself, but it's because I know that I can do better, so I give myself a hard time.

Another thing - I'm losing my tan & this California girl is not happy about it.what.so.ever! Yeah I've been using the self tanning lotion, but I miss the tanning bed! It gave me such an even tan. I was reminded of this when I got out of the shower tonight and gave myself a quick glance in the mirror, when HELLO! MY BACK HAS BEEN IGNORED IN THE COLOR DEPARTMENT. Yup - I have been neglecting that area (I can't reach it and I don't wanna ask Nick) when I put on my lotion stuff. I actually talked to Nick about this the other night and since we have "allowances" now for ourselves each month, I have decided I am going to buy some tans. Not a unlimited package, just some tans that fit into my budget. I won't go everyday, probably 2-3 times a week and then in the summer I don't plan on using the beds since my apartment has a really nice pool area with plenty of sun chairs, and my parents have a pool. The weekends during the summer, I plan on parking it out by either one of those places with a stack of magazines and a nice big bottle of h20 and my shades. The lotion is a great product though, and I will continue to use it until I buy some tans (probably next weekend).


So yes - that is my downer post, but I really need to kick my butt into high gear. Since my workouts have cut down (due to my job and me wanting to spend more time with Nick since we only see each other after work and in the AM's for 10 minutes), I had decided to only go Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with him. BUT - for my own sanity, I HAVE to include Monday. Yes, I will miss Nick for that 1.5 hours, but I have to sweat more than 3 days a week. So, on top of mine and his workouts together, I will either choose the treadmill or X Bike. To be honest, it'll probably be both due to the state of whale I am in (mentally- I know, Im not a whale). I get off at work at 4:00. Mondays my plan will be: come home, change IMMEDIATELY!, grab a snack (bread with 1 tblspn almond butter), be at the gym by no later than 5:00, do treadmill for 1 hour *or split time between treadmill and abs/back strength training*, then elliptical for some other workout until 6:30. When 6:30 hits- XBIKE! I hate it from the time I walk in, until 2 minutes before the instructor says its time to cool down. It's a killer workout, that gives amazing results! And THAT will be my Monday. It's all about the sweat baby...if you don't sweat, you ain't workin it!

Oh and let's not forget the motivation - if I expect myself to be tanning by the pools (and I'm sure at some point this summer a trip to So. Cal will be in order), I will be running around in this: *Different color tho*

10K jitters

My 10K is almost here - Sunday to be exact! EEEEK! Nick and I have started to go to the gym together after work and it's the best! I love having a gym buddy. Nick usually kicks it on the elliptical while I rock it on tread and then we do some weights.

Nick has heard rumors that he got the job!!!( but we don't know anything for sure yet). He should be hearing something this week and most likely the news will come today! My stomach seriously drops when I think about it. Anticipation kills! Keep you all posted!

Have a wonferful Wednesday - we're half way through the work week :)!!!

Happy Easter and trims

Happy Easter all you gorgeous, lovely readers! I am still sitting here in my cozy bed reading all the blogs I follow. It's a huge guilty pleasure for me - stalking people, HAHA, just kidding ;)....kinda.

Yesterday was SO amazing, let me tell you! Remember how I told you all how I wanted to go to Forever 21 like no other? Well since hubby and I have 'allowances' for each month, I gave into my shopping bone. I brought Bestie Bon Bon with me and we had so much fun. This F21 we went to was 2 friggin stories!! I have never seen one that big. We spent 2 hours in there looking at every single rack. It was SO hard to pick favorites, since they had so many cute things. Now don't be jealous, BUUUUT, after I told Nick about me being bored of my closet and the pieces in it, he said that if he gets this job.....HE IS GOING TO LET ME GO SHOPPING W/OUT A LIMIT! MUA HAHAHAHAHA!! I squeeled like a teenagers tires ripping outta the high school parking lot. Now, this doesn't mean Nick is saying go spend $1000 or anything (but Lord knows, I could EASILY!). It'll be about $200, but I plan on spending that in Forever 21 and Pink! Pink is Victoria Secrets seperate store for their 'Pink' line. Yeah, you read that right - I never knew they had their own seperate store. I LOVE the pink line and a lot of my workout clothes come from there. I know I can get a bunch of stuff from F21 in that budget too cause their prices are amazing! It was so hard to narrow some stuff down yesterday, but thank God Bestie Bon Bon was there to help me. Here are my finds (UNDER $40 thank you very much)

Not only did the shopping go well yesterday, I got a trim! I haven't had a trim in a year! Crazy, right? Much healthier now :)

Have a wonderful Easter Sunday ladies and gents - this girl is off to church :)

Speaking of Once Upon a Time...

The rain brings out all sort of animals. My luck just happened to be really good last night and poor Nick has some competition. He has BIG BEAUTIFUL brown eyes and he has a hop in his step. He's a local, which means he knows his way around the town (always a +). He will inherit a kingdom once he finds the one true love he's supposed to be with, and he will even become more handsome than he already is once he receives a kiss. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you, my Prince....TOAD!




Please excuse the hair, it was raining and getting super windy

Interview was a success!

So I forgot to update you all beautiful people about Nick's interview yesterday. He was so happy with how things went and he even said he would be surprised if he didn't get the job- AYO! Sounds pretty promising, right? He said the bosses loved him and told him they would be seeing him "very soon". Now you tell me that doesn't sound like a great sign? He'll now between now and the week of April 12th, so you'll get getting a blog dedicated just to him WHEN (thinking positive) he is offered the job. So proud of my computer geek ( I LOVE YOU SB!)

stuff and stuff

G'morning lovelies! How was your April Fools day yesterday? Nick and I have always played little pranks on each other, but for some reason April Fools totally and completely slipped our minds!

So who's ready for today...AKA FRIDAY!! I am so happy that it's Friday and the weekend is soon to be upon us! My first week of the new job is coming to a close, and I can tell this job is going to be a good one. The first 2 days and even part of the 3rd, were SO slow, I wanted to scratch my eyes out. I can't complain, cause it's money in the bank, and pretty darn good money. I have such an urge to go shopping too. I want to go to Forever 21 so bad, I haven't been there in ages and everything in my closet bores me and I know some of you girls can relate. The beauty of my job too is, it's similar to my last job with office attire. Black slacks and a nice top and flats or heels are good. But dark wash jeans with a nice top and dressing it up with jewelry is quite alright too. I think that concept is best when it comes to work attire, because you get to express yourself and you actually get to wear your "weekend" clothes during the week. BRILLIANT!

So let's switch gears for a second - all you ladies out there know how every story starts..."Once Upon A Time..."


Which makes me think of poor Sandra Bullock. If your like me, your an avid celebgossipaholic, and my jaw literally drops every time I hear about another story. First Tiger, then Jesse, and even Reggie Bush was accused of cheating on gorgeous Kim K. These poor girls and those disgusting guys. Here's a tip boys: KEEP IT IN YOUR PANTS! YOU ARE MAKING EVERY GIRL IN THE WORLD BECOME MORE AND MORE TURNED OFF BY MEN. NOT TO MENTION UNTRUSTWORTHY! SO UNLESS YOU WANT TO LOSE IT....DON'T ABUSE IT! And REALLY Jesse?! This chick? C'mon!


Have a great FRIDAY everyone!

BAM!

The workout this morning went splendid. Was out of the house by 4:40, at the gym and on the treadmill by 4:50. Ran a swift and quick 2.5 miles and then it was to the weights for upper body (I noticed that area was becoming a tad flab). I will say, I wish there was more time at the gym, because I would love to kill at least a 3 mile run on the treadmill. I think it'll be much better when I start going after work next week.

Well that's all I got today folks! Have a BEAUTIFUL Thursday :) My 1st week of work is almost done, WOO HOO!!!!