Give Me Back My Five Bucks

Yesterday I did Level 2. I can do the entire level without stopping (following Natalie?, the advanced girl), but do you know what really kills me? Those stupid plank jacks. I feel like death when I’m doing them. Everything else is fine. Although that second set of military presses really burn. So in light of being able to do Level 2, I think I will move onto Level 3 this weekend. I secretly want to be able to do back-to-back shred levels by the end of these 30 days. After shredding, I stretched and relaxed for an hour with J … Continue reading →

So do you remember my old boss from the last job I had? The one who promised me a raise and then didn’t deliver, stopped paying me OT, caused a huge scene and made me cry in front of everyone at work, never did any of his work, and was a general jerk to everyone? In the end 9 people quit that organization while I was there (for 8 months) and cited my boss as one of the main factors. So yeah, to put it lightly, he was kind of a douche. Anyway, about 6 months after he got fired … Continue reading →

So apparently flights to Michigan have gone up in price since I last lived there. I remember back in the day, flights used to cost $700. Now, I’d be happy to pay that kind of price! Most flights I’m finding are closer to $900, maybe a bit less if we cross the border and fly out of Washington. I’ll keep an eye out on costs, as the wedding isn’t until July. Fingers crossed there’ll be a seat sale in the next few months! Not to mention we’ll have to pay for accommodation while we’re there. Where the wedding is, there … Continue reading →

Yesterday was Day 9 of the 30 Day Shred (still on Level 2). It’s getting easier, but I’m still exhausted by all the plank holds. I usually do yoga, stretching & strength after the Shred, but yesterday instead I did crunches and worked on my arms with heavier weights. I am determined to destroy Level 2 and move onto Level 3 sometime next week. I’ve also been counting my calories again, and that definitely helps a lot. Every little thing adds up. I’m trying to consume about 1,400 calories per day. I’m also making sure to drink loads of tea … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Christina!!! You’ve won a copy of the fabulous book Shoo, Jimmy Choo! Thanks to everyone who entered. I will be gathering up other PF blogs that I’ve gotten copies of for review, and will probably be giving them away too. So stay tuned. :)