Day 239: New Additions, Sickness, and Exercise

I am officially an aunt! A little over a week ago my sister-in-law and brother gave birth to a beautiful girl. I have enjoyed going to see her almost every day, although lately I haven't been able to visit much. This winter has been harsh, and it's bleeding over into spring. We got another snowfall here yesterday, which is about where we were last year I guess. I can't believe how sick I've been this winter though. A month ago I was sick with the flu. Then Monday night I started feeling sick again, just kind of tired. I woke up Tuesday morning and coughed up the grossest orange and green mucous. My throat hurt so bad and I had a really bad headache. I knew it wasn't a migraine, but thought maybe it was just a cold. It didn't go away though, and an hour after getting to work I left to go to a minute clinic for a rapid strep test.

I haven't had strep since I was little, but I definitely had it, so now I'm on antibiotics for the next two weeks. I don't mind the sore throat, I usually don't talk much outside of work anyways, but the pills make me so tired and loopy. Someone asked me a question about something at work and all I could do was stand there staring off into the distance, not knowing how to answer, so I just apologized and excused myself. I can't even go to the gym, which brings me to the good news part of this good/bad news post....

I've lost ten pounds! At first I just thought it would come back after I had the flu, which it did at first, but then it went back down. My secret? I did everything they tell you to do. I have been going to the gym at least three times a week (cardio, strength, and yoga), and eating a big lunch/small dinner. I haven't even been doing my juicing the last month. I could tell the difference when I went back to David's Bridal to pick up my "altered" dress. It doesn't fit. I was both happy and frustrated in the same moment, although I think my friend was just frustrated. She suggested getting a bra to hold it up (it's strapless), but I don't think that's gong to solve everything. Oh well, I can always attach straps if need be.

10 pounds down, 30 to go!

Day 224: Fitness Goal Reached for March

It's been awhile, last time I blogged was when I was sick and basically forced to stay home. I guess that's the only time I really have to do this too much anymore. I counted up my dollar bills for March and they added up to $13! That's a total of 33 this year! I am also down 10 pounds, partly due to being sick, but also because I have really been watching what I eat. I eat a big lunch, and a very small dinner, sometimes just a string cheese with a glass of juice. I have also been noticing everything toning a lot more.

It's been hard work getting to where I am, I know that all the work I've done in the past year has paid off, and now that I'm not eating any fast food (gave it up for Lent) I'm noticing big changes in my appetite. I'm not as hungry anymore and can sustain off of smaller meals. I decided that instead of buying something every month that I would save up the money until I reached a goal of something I want. Still not sure what I want, but now I have over $30 to play with!