Breakfast!

So my biggest eating problem was breakfast.  I hated eating it, and when I would I would ONLY eat a hot breakfast.  However, since I had hardly any time to make food, I often ate fast food breakfasts.  Definitely not the healthiest thing ever.  My amazing roommate, however, introduced me to this awesome breakfast that is warm, healthy, and most importantly, FILLING!  It's called, Eggs in a Basket, and yes, I am eating it while I am writing it.  How do you make this magical breakfast?  Oh yeah, it's also easy!  For sure!  Take 2 pieces of whole wheat bread (or other healthy bread... no white you naughty cheaters) and use something round (we use a small cup) to cut a hole in the center (don't cut through the crusts!).  After that, put it on a greased frying pan that's on Medium High.  Make sure you but the centers on there too, so you get them good and toasted.  When the first side gets somewhat crispy, flip the holed bread.  Crack an egg in the hole in the center and let it fry.  After the white is done enough that it won't break with a spatula, flip it.  When it's as done as you want, take it off and enjoy!  My roommate puts jam on her toast centers, I dip mine in the yolk!  I like mine with orange juice, but your beverage is your choice!

A New Discovery

Oh!  And while I have you reading, check out this new blog I found.  It's just getting started, but I think it should be fun!  It's a friend of a friend of a friend's blog, so I sorta didn't 'stumble' upon it, but I wanted to support the girl too

http://1000novelsthroughlife.blogspot.com

YIPES!

Has it been WAYYYYYY too long since I posted? I vote yes.  Evidently sadness/depression (I hesitate to use the word depression since I do not have clinical depression, but was rather in a depressed mood)  cause loss of motivation.  Who'da thunkit?  But now, my life is back on track!  I moved in with a roommate who is not only amazing but will surely change my life for the better!  Already I am eating at home way more often because if I don't have time to make food, she does!  She has also introduced me to new eating habits and new friends.  I get out more, that's for sure.  Also, we will walk/bike to school together instead of driving.  I want to start running with her, even though I know it will be difficult to keep up with her tiny self.  I guess I decided to repost today because I had an AWESOME discovery!  I went out of town last night and spent the night at the hotel.  Now I'm sure we all know those tiny hotel towels that could barely cover one boob on some people.  Yeah, well usually those would cover about 75-80% of me, with a huge space that I always tried to put at a hip when I was around not family.  Well today, the towel covered almost all of me with just a little split!  And I haven't even been trying that hard!  It's a great feeling, and I cannot wait to continue writing about my success.  OF course, I'll also include some of the reasons I know I have been losing, but it would take too long to post in one post.

Depression Sucks

Discovery:  You know how when someone is crying, and then someone hugs them, they start crying harder?  That extra burst of tears is gratitude for knowing someone cares.

No one should be allowed to cry from depression in the middle of a group of 'friends' and have no one notice or care....  This happened to me tonight.

Studio Success and Salad.... Cravings?

Do you know how great life is?  Life is absolutely fabulous!  I get to seen Johnny 4 times a week - Church, FHE, and the 2 days we have religion class together :D!  You better believe it!  But yeah - and I am being great!  I am now organized - reading all my required readings in class - studying - making flash cards - typing up notes - and practicing daily!  You better believe it! 

So yesterday I had to play in studio class.  I was a little nervous but not too nervous especially because I had just played for my professor who talked about how great my tone was and how she could really tell I practiced!  YEAH DAWG!  So then the scary professor who very well hate me had the first comment at the end and guess what she said!  '*Luna*, this was your strongest performance thusfar' YOU BETTAH BELIEVE IT (I almost didn't!)  I've never been so proud!  I'm going to kick booty at GRH next.

So you could not believe how much I have been craving salad lately!  The reason?  A DELICIOUS blend of Dole Mediterrainian Blend Salad and Light Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette!  NO JOKE!  I've been having a salad almost nightly - an unknown occurrance for this house!  Try it, it's delicious - and low fat!  Also, I've begun shopping at the local Food Co-Op.  I buy my milk there (cheap and organic), veggies, bulk anything, bulk spices, it's amazing!  If you have a Co-Op locally, get your fruits, veggies, and other goods there and support your local farmers!  It's delicious, fresh, organic, healthy, and basically YES!

Another thing I'm doing to avoid eating out is preplanning my meals for the week and the next week.  Then I can know what ingrediants I need and I know what dishes I need and there's no more 'oh I don't know what to eat' and then when I finally decide I don't have the ingrediants, time, or patience to make it.  Yeah - this definitely solves that.  I also shop at a local grocery store - cheaper and fresher - for the foods I can't get at the Co-Op.  I don't totally have time to work out all the time, but I think I'm making major improvements!

Shake it!

I can hardly believe what happened last night! I went clubbing (it was an 18+ club all you nit pickers, so no lawbreaking), and I was COMPLETELY comfortable!  I wore something I felt great in, had some not-so-healthy bar food dinner, paid my door fee, and had the time of my life!  I have never felt so comfortable!  A girl I work with (who totally hates me) was there 'chillin' and I didn't even care that she was watching me and judging me while I was on the dance floor.  Not to mention I worked off all those calories I ate from sweating and dancing my ass off!  I had so much fun! I was dancing, shaking it, and I actually danced in a way that I never danced before!  I did the whole 'sexy' thing and hell, I had my ass on another girls crotch and didn't feel self concious!  This is SO crazy for me - but I LOVED it!

This morning I woke up, looked at my profile in the mirror, and was like DAMN!  Check me out!  I don't think I've had real crazy physical change, but I had a change of mind.  This will definitely become a more common occurance!

The murderer called school

I'm beginning to find keeping up on posting - and being good - is becoming more difficult as school goes on.  However - I have been cooking at home more - which is a big plus - and I've been packing lunch in my bento box.  My goal is packed lunch Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - and 'naughty days' on Tuesday and Thursday.  I haven't had much of a chance to work out because of all the homework and studying I've done after class - but hopefully after I get settled in it will be better.  Really - all my days have been is class and studying, but I have been doing great at being more organized and better studying!  Well I have to go write up some biology flash cards - but thanks for your help!

New Idea

OK so posting the morning of the day AFTER is DEFINITELY going to work better.  So far, school is awesome!  I love it so much!  And the only class I was dreading - my 3 hour biology night class - one of my BEST friends from the music program is in it, and so it goes much faster!  Not to mention the professor ROCKS and it was only 2 hours long last night!  Indeed - I am excited.  The only downside is waking up while still tired - but I'm sure I can fix that eventually.  I need to do laundry - which is another bettering myself goal - do it before it needs to be done!  Haha! 

The Bento Box idea was GREAT!  I just took a 'summer sausage' and cheese for my 'main dish' (I know - lots of sodium - but low calories), and pretzels (the recommended amount) and veggies with dip! YUM!  I even rode my bike to class in the near or below freezing temperatures - and loved it!  PLUS I'm keeping up with my practicing - and actually doing the reading for my classes!  It's going to be a good year - already starting out well!  I'm just trying to get into a good routine now - and hoping I see results!

Quick Catch Up

Sorry I didn't post yesterday I was busy with church and seeg Johnny.  Just a quick check up - I'm still alive.  today's my first day of school (SO excited! my first class is Billiards) so expect more missed days!  My lunch is packed and ready!  I'll see ya'll later!

Its not tomorrow yet!

So since it's not yet midnight I am still posting TODAY!  Haha!  Today's been sorta not productive.  Met my mom 1/2 way between our towns for lunch at a diner.  I rested and got ready for school and cleaned house somemore.  Had a pep band game today.  Our ladies won.   Oh yeah - you better believe it!  Then I went to a local brewery to hear my good friend's band, Somewhere in the Middle.  They SO rock!  And now - I'm about to pass out!  G'night!

Rockin it out!

In case you didn't gather it from the title - I am kicking serious butt today! Oh yeah!  Woke up around 9 ish this morning and after getting ready for the day I had some Rice Chex for breakfast.  Last night I went to the grocery store so I have a bunch of really healthy food in apartment now.  Question though - can you guys all chip in with yoru favorite types of apples?  I bought Granny Smith because I like that they're 'crunchy' and tart - Red Delicious are too mushy for me, and sorta too sweet.  BUt what are like Fuji Apples, Jazz Apples, Etc?  I like Chex - but it was a hard decision at the store between Rice, Whole Wheat, and Corn.  Rice had the least amount of calories, but also the least amount of Fiber and Protein.  Anyone have a take on calories vs. other nutrients?

Anyway after breakfast I rode my bike to the campus post office to mail some packages I sold on Half.com and pick up my package - which happened to be my BRAND NEW BENTO BOX! I'm so excited because it is SO awesome!  I cannot wait to start taking cold lunches so  I could use it.  For a snack I used my brand new apple corer and 1/2 of one of these cool personal caramel packets (Low-fat).  I'm allergic to fruit (it used to be much worse but I'm growing out of it) so having it with caramel helped the tingle go down a bit.  What are your favorite fruits to snack on raw - or maybe with a little additive - and also your favorite veggies.  I bought celery and broccoli, as well as some yummy salad.

After my snack and watching my favorite TV show (King of Queens) I went to the gym to work out for 50 minutes.  20 of those were spent on the Eliptical and then the other 30 on a bike.  I burned over 450 calories!  Yeah!  Now I am going through my iPod and creating a work out play list - because I can tell that I get unmotivated as I go through to find a better song. I'm pretty beat now - so no strength training for me - perhaps some lunch...

Thanks again for your support everyone!  It really does mean more than you can imagine!

A day of thoughts

Today - since it's my last day of break - I'm writing to you with a Double Chocolately Chip Frappuccino from Starbucks.  Oh yeah, you better believe it!  Though I have to blame one of the writers of the blogs I follow - 'Spee' - who has been making me crave these since he writes from Starbucks all the time!  His blog is hilarious - check it out http://spee2010.blogspot.com.  No caffiene - I don't drink coffee due to religious reasons, but it's amazing!  I have to admit though - all I've been doing today is thinking, so I thought I'd express some of my thoughts!

OK so for one, I'm sick and tired of these diet products trying to make you believe that you cannot lose weight on your own - just by living your lift.  You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on overpriced - under flavored diet foods or on useless and dangerous diet pills just to lose weight.  In my mind, we're sort of ruining the original 'American Dream' by trying to achieve the new 'American Dream' of looking perfect.  I have always imagined the American dream (or maybe just my dream) is marrying an amazing guy (I have one in mind...) and having a happy life with him and your kids and cooking them meals - not serving them some frozen dinner that you bought from the TV to keep your family fit.  Then you sit at the dinner table and discussing your day - and you get exercise by going for family walks or whatever.  I'm going to lose weight by cooking my own dinners - eating smaller portions - and yeah - working out.  Take that Nutrisystem, Atkins, and Slimquick!

Another thought: which is worse?  Juices that have 0% juice and God knows how many calories/fat/sugar/etc.  or Diet Sodas that have guaranteed 0 Calories, but are carbonated.  And on top of that - why do people always associate a Diet Soda with dieting?  You know why I drink Diet Coke?  Because I despise the overly sugary taste of regular Coke.  I hate how people try to joke about the irony of eating say - anything but a salad and Diet Coke, it's ridiculous!  Take that America!

Have you ever wished you could live your life to the lyrics of a musical?  I honest to goodness have - and the musical of choice?  The Fantasticks!  I LOVE that show beyond belief, and the fact that when I saw it in the Off-Broadway Production on Broadway that starred Nick from The Amazing Race doesn't hurt (the soundtrack I have also features him).  I love that show - it is the perfect love story with humor and irony.  Listening to the song 'Soon It's Gonna Rain' today made me giddy and twitterpated and reminded me of Johnny.  It's one of those plays that with the songs I cannot help but sing along to - and then listen to again and again and again!

Speaking of Johnny, I am SO confused right now!  Like ok - we have been going on dates for well over a month and I think he likes me.  Like on our last date he picked me up and even though we went because I had 2 free tickets, he paid for both.  YEah - we haven't ever held hands - but I just don't think he's a hand holding guy!  I mean he's very secluded - we know each other from church and I'm the only one in the congregation besides his brother and a select few guy friends that even knows him.  And yet he always saves me a seat - stays late to talk to me - teases me all the time - and (yes I know this sounds weird) but makes cute faces at me whenever I walk into a room or walk pass him. Of course I always stick my tongue out at him (as my heart flutters).  He is honest with me - whenever I go to his house for whatever reason he invites me in and I end up staying and talking for at least 30 minutes.  I dreamt about him last night - except we were really dating and totally able to kiss and stuff - which isn't how it is now.  HELP ME!  Even if you lie when you're telling me that he likes me - but I REALLY want him to like me!  Why would he talk to me and no other girls in the ward if there weren't remote feelings, right?  I know he wants to move slow - and I can't blame him since I'm shy too and guys who move too fast scare the crap out of me.  I think of him all the time.  Ok not ALL the time - but often - but not creepy stalkerish often.  Sorry - it may just be a mixture of low self-esteem and afraid of misinterpretting things because of being desperate - but it's also frustrating that I don't know.  Haha - I'm not usually this odd - I'm just thinking.. and needing to vent - and thats one of the reasons for blogging right?  Awaiting your comments!

Oops! Missed one!

OKOK I know - I didn't post yesterday - but that's because I didn't want to admit my laziness (which includes sleeping in well past 10 and working on my online job for a while).  But - I did eat Lean Cuisines for my meals, which helped lower the calorie intake!  And at work - I worked the oven most of the time, which is basically like a sauna.  You get the heat of the oven and the pizza warmers (they keep the pizza warm while the drivers get ready to get it or we wait for the in stores to get there).  Plus you're picking up pizzas from the ovens, and they aren't exactly light, and then you're cutting them, and you're sweating the entire time.  I actually have to go outside when we slow down for a 'smoke break' (I don't actually smoke, so I go out with my Nalgene and rehydrate).  You know it's hot in your work place (and you live in Idaho) when you go out into below freezing weather in a short sleeved shirt and it feels good.

Speaking of my Nalgene, I mine as well tell you about it, since it's my best friend ever!  I'm sure you've heard of Nalgenes, they're awesome water bottles that are usually used by like mountain climbers or campers.  They hold 32 ounces of liquid.  It is perfect for a clutz like me because they're basically unbreakable.  Seriously - I had a bored friend run over it with a car, and it didn't break until the 2nd time he ran over it.  Awesome huh?  I have dropped mine so many times from so many different heights I can attest to it.  It's great because I live in a desert, so it is definitely helpful for keeping hydrated (and as a musician it's VERY imporant to keep hydrated).

So I won't lie, I will probably be lazy again today- just because I want to get some flute practicing in and I have to work at the pizza place again toda.  The good news is - today is the last lazy day!  I get to move home to my college town tomorrow!  So moving in will be quite the work out, since I live on the second floor with no elevator or anythying.  I'll get to do some grocery shopping and real cooking starting tomorrow too!  Plus I get free access to an awesome gym there - so I can hit the college gym and really get some sweating with cardio and weights! 

Thanks for your support!  For the record - I do not skip breakfast on purpose, I just end up sleeping in and I have to eat an early lunch because I have to eat an early dinner so I'm not starving at work.  The really healthy eating will start next week - when school starts!

Saving Gas!

Hey everyone!  Today I took another trip to my college town to check my mail and do some work in my job at the college as the Band Librarian.  I love that job - I love being an important part of my department, and also having my department fund my schooling!  I love it!   Today I spent my time cleaning up after last semester.  After collecting most of the students music I spent today sorting it out into pieces, then putting the individual parts in score order, and then putting the pieces in their folders.  Since I still haven't collected everyone's music I'm waiting to put the music away so I can avoid having to pull out all the pieces again over and over as people slowly hand back their music.  I already have all the music copied for next semester, and mostly handed out.  Yay!

I also got to check my mail and such - one package down, 5 more to go.  I ate at 5 Guys Burgers - probably the only meal I'll get today so I don't mind about the extra calories - especially since they're SOOO amazing right!  Check them out if you haven't already (www.fiveguys.com), and I will happily admit that I shamelessly dunked my fries in the goodness Idahoans and Utahns call Fry Sauce (1/2 mayo 1/2 ketchup), delish.  So perhaps you guys have seen the men or women that walk around in their church clothes with tags on their lapel and backpacks on your back.  That's right - the 'dreaded' Mormon Missionaries.  I am not ashamed to admit that I belong to the Mormon Religion - and I actually ran into a group of 4 Elders (male missionaries) at the burger joint.  We have a family rule to buy missionaries food whenever we can (especially because my twin brother is currently serving a mission in Mexico), so I paid for their meal.  It was a great feeling to do another little bit of service.

Since the drive from my college town to my mom's town is only around 45 miles, I decided to try something that my boy Johnny (remember Johnny?) filled me in on.  Driving at 65 MPH gives you maximum gas mileage.  Let me tell you - it works!  I drove 65 the entire way home and it increased my gas mileage around 10 MPG, getting an average of 40 MPG in my little Honda Fit.  I know what you're thinking - I can't afford to waste my time driving that slow!  WRONG!  Going 65 MPH VS 75 MPH only adds  6 seconds a mile, which means 1 minute every 10 miles, and only 10 minutes every 100 miles!  10 minutes for 100 miles?  That wouldn't even make a difference in most people's travel plans!  Bathroom breaks take longer than 10 minutes!  Trust me - if you are planning any trips - it's totally worth it!  (For the record - it would take about 144,000 miles to add an entire day to your trip - and I don't know many people who drive that distance on a regular basis).  Try it if you commute to work, leave 5 minutes early or skip the drive thru and save money from gas and wear on your car!

Thanks for your comments everyone - keep them coming! And Ca88andra - according to Self.com toasting lowers calories - but only around 10 calories a piece.

Happy Sunday!

Can I just say how much I absolutely LOVE Sundays?  Yes- it is totally mostly because I go to church with the guy I'm sorta dating and I love the opportunity to see him whenever I can.  I'm not going to call it love - but he is part of the inspiration for this blog - and he doesn't even know about it.  No, he's never mentioned nything about my weight or looks - positively or negatively (we aren't really that close quite yet though).  But yeah - I love seeing him.  I feel so comfortable around him, and he always knows how to put a smile on my face and a giggle in my mouth.  On days I see him, I glow the rest of the day, and it's almost impossible for me to be upset or frustrated.  I want to be better for him.  On the off chance that he proposes to me someday - I want to be able to look gorgeous in a wedding gown (and in the teddy that night - I believe in abstinence until marriage).  I've never felt this way about someone before.  I have been twitterpated - and even thought I was in love with a guy - but I had never been more mistaken.  Once again, I'm not saying I'm in love with him, but I am saying that I'm on the verge of falling in love with him.  Besides the fact that he's (IMHO) the perfect guy, he treats me perfectly too.  He makes me smile when he thinks I could need it - or just because he likes my giggle.  He knows when to leave me alone.  He doesn't move to fast.  We both have a need for our own personal time.  Being a religious person (atheists please ignore, avert your eyes, or choose to be open minded, but rude comments will not be permitted), I believe that the Lord (or fate or whatever higher being you may or may not believe in) has been trying to teach me patience.  Now I know why I need it.  This guy - we'll call him Johnny - moves slow.  Very slow.  And I don't mind at all.  On our first date he sat with a seat between us because he was so nervous - it was cute!  He's not into holding hands (that's what I'm guessing since we haven't held hands yet but he's fine putting his arm around me), but he has a self-acclaimed sweating problem that would make me awkward about physical contact also.  Trust me, I still have my freak out moments about whether or not he really likes me or if I'm blowing a friendship out of proportion, but after well over 10 dates, a few of which he paid for, and other little hints along the way, I'm pretty sure we're going to make SOMETHING of this.

Today I've been really good without even trying!  I didn't have breakfast because I was fasting.  For lunch I had a turkey sandwich - toasted (for some reason toasting lowers calories slightly?).  It was fabulous!  I resisted having soda and opted for Raspberry Lemonade instead.  It was quite bitter - signifying that it was probably close to sugar free.  For dinner I had this AWESOME Garlic Steak which I purchased  from Schwanns (it is really delicious - you get 4 for about 18 bucks - but it's TOTALLY worth the price, and they're packaged individually).  It has only 290 calories, not bad for a REALLY delicious and very filling steak.  Add a bit of corn to that and water to drink and I had a really healthy, really delicious meal.  Because my church is 3 hours long, plus an hour both ways for travel, I didn't really have time to work out - but I'll get that done tomorrow.  Besides - I was really careful with my food today.  Thanks for reading!  Oh - PS, I'm feeling MUCH MUCH better!

Experiencing Cold's Multiple Meanings

Today I am yogurtless.  Why - you may ask?  Because I just ate lunch at a delicious local coffee place - which was awesome!  A 1/2 turkey sandwich on white (sorry - I love white too much to switch to wheat) and a small skinny S'Mores Steamer (like a latte minus the coffee - due to religious reasons).  So anyway - don't eat if you're not hungry - right?  However - no  eggs this morning because we didn't have any good eggs, so I guess that will have to wait for another day right?

I woke up this morning to more snow - 6-8 inches this time.  First thing I did is shovelled for an hour.  Mind you - my abs are still KILLER sore from yesterday's ab work out.  It's hard to even just shift positions without flinching from pain - what a workout right!  I'm going to keep this one up for sure - but today is my day off (it did instruct to do non-consecutive days).  But yeah - the snow today was VERY heavy!  So heavy that I was getting so hot and sweaty I had to take off my winter coat - in below freezing weather (which is actually quite warm for us since we are used to below zero weather)

I realize it's only 1 PM - but it doesn't sound like I'll be doing any practicing or any more working out today - I have a pretty bad cold and I don't want to make myself even more sick, so I will be laying down today in hopes that my body will rejuvenate itself before school starts in a week from next Monday.  It's still cold, so I'm huddling up under my blanket and napping. 

Thank you everyone for your support!  I cannot believe I have followers!  I appreciate all your comments!  Advocate - it is super creepy how similar we are!  Could you post the URL to your blog, or e-mail it to me (losingluna@gmail.com) so I can follow you and support you also!  Thanks again for reading!  Sorry this one was so short and unentertaining - I'm going to nap!

Happy New Year!

Hey everyone!  I sit here, once again with a frozen yogurt (today Lemon Squeeze), ready to tell you about my day!  It didn't go quite as planned, unfortunately.  Last night I had been hoping to drive to my apartment in my college town (I have been spending Winter Break at my mom's about an hour away) for a party and then spending the night there so I could do some grocery shopping today (and cleaning out of the fridge and cupboards).  Unfortunately I was stuck at my job at a pizza place (I work at the stores in my home town during holidays and my college town during school) until after midnight.  So I came home - went to bed - and slept in til lunch time (failing to have breakfast - that goal will have to wait til tomorrow :( ).  Though lunch was fast food due to lack of food in our cabinets (We recently returned from a trip visiting family) - I had a kids meal in hopes to intake less food.  It was enough to sate me, which shows I don't need Extra Super-Sized meals.  Mom and I went to the grocery store.  I have an awesome mom who purchased some food for me (non-perishable) so I could take it home.  What I'm most excited about?  Really cool Low-Fat Caramel Singles so I can slice an apple and dip them in caramel for a to-go snack!

After arriving home - I began practicing my flute.  My lips now feel as though they will fall off.  However - I this is one of the ways I am bettering my inner self - as mentioned in a comment by Leslie (thank you for the comments by the way!).  You'll probably hear a lot about my practicing.  After my final his last semester I was help back from continuing on to the 200 level lessons that I was hoping to move on to.  Instead of getting upset - I got pissed off, and now I'm determined to show those professors what I'm really about!  You better believe it.  It may seem odd that getting mad gets me happy - but having that goal and working to it is such an adrenaline rush!  On the plus side - people do not realize how much of a work out playing flute it.  With the muscles tensed and the breath control - I'm sore and out of breath by the end.

Today's exercise?  Shovelling Snow (I consider this cardio)!  Living in the wonderful state of Idaho - snow is no stranger!  Last night we got a couple inches of snow - and my mom has a nice big walkway and driveway.  My mom started while I was practicing - but I still got out there and helped with her driveway - as well as the driveway across the street where a man who recently suffered hear problems.  He was trying to shovel his own driveway, and we felt terrible for him.  Not wanting another ambulence visit we went over, sent him inside, and finished it ourselves.  I made sure I worked really hard so I would burn more calories.  When I got back inside - I was sweating.  According to calorie calculators - I burned somewhere between 400-800 calories.  For my Self.com log - I went in the middle at 600.

Tonight before work I am planning on having some Amy's Organic Lentil Soup for dinner to avoid the tempting mess ups at work.  Work I also count as some exercise since I'm often running around or slapping pizzas out or whatever.  Right now I am watching a show about the morbidly obese people - which is GREAT motivation.  They're on The Learning Channel - if anyone else is interested in checking them out.  About people who eat over 10,000 calories a day!  It's disgusting!  As for now - I'm off to do the flat abs workouts that were featured as the tear outs in this month's Self Magazine!

Oh - and another goal I forgot to add in yesterday's blog.  Try to ride my cute Electra Townie Bike (electrabike.com) to school every day - even if it's 40 degrees below zero!  You better believe it!

AB WORKOUT UPDATE:  Oh. My. OW!  That is an amazing workout!  30 minutes later I'm sweating - shaking - and can feel my abs tightening alread!  According to Self.com's  calculator it only burns about 150 calories - but I can tell that doing this working 3 days a week on non-consecutive days (as suggested by the magazing) - is going to make me HOT!