April 2009
Cold is God's way of telling us to burn more...
I ate well today… I think:
Orange
Jello-Light
Asparagus and an assortment of lots of other vegetables
1 chicken breast
1 pita
1 chicken breast
Large ‘Greek’ salad
Brussel sprouts (hmm so smelly)
Orange
Jello Light (squared)
Despite the title of the post, I didn’t go for a run tonight as I got home when it was very dark and frigid outside, which yes! is a valid excuse as my hands...
March 2009
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Sigh...
I’m still at work and will most likely be here for another hour, thus hitting an 11 hour work day, but never fear! (don’t lie, you were fearing) I’m still going to head for a run once I’m home, even if it’s dark out. I know (*insert self high five here*) I’m such a trooper.
Ps Note to self: Get a new job.
“Every production of genius must be the production of enthusiasm.”
– ~ Benjamin Disraeli (ps In my world, genius = weight loss, duh)
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My Monday Morning Mission:
The disassembled parts of a high-powered rifle have been placed in a box on your desk. You will also find an instruction manual, printed in Swahili as well as delicious poisonous french croissants. In ten minutes a hungry Bengal tiger will be admitted to the room. Take whatever action you feel is appropriate. Be prepared to justify your decision. GO.
Oh Sunday, how I love you.
Sunday is such a glorious day, it’s the one day a week I regain my confidence and plan for the coming week; eating and life wise. Everything from the previous week gets erased and I start fresh.
Sunday brings a new start, which means everything from the week before becomes history and irrelevant. In particular, if I had a really crappy eating week? it happened, it’s done, it’s...
“Champions aren´t made in the gyms. Champions are...
These two (Ben and Jed) put me to SHAME when it comes to exercise. SHAME. I’ve reviewed both their blogs and am giving them a sincere slow clap because they’re both omigod-amazing! Follow them. While reading their tumblrs I got the absurd idea that I’d like to “take on life” and by “life” I mean “gym.” Yes, Emma (I) would like to “take...
“If we think happy skinny thoughts, we will be happy skinny. If we think miserable fat thoughts, we will be miserable fat.”
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“You’re never beaten until you admit it.”
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My Reasons to Lose Weight.
Good, Bad or Ugly, these are my reasons. (in no order)
Summer Dresses
High heels
Work clothes
Belts
New York City
Bathing Suits
My health
Work out clothes
Boys of the past
Boys of the future
Love
Interviews
Bars
Travelling
Catherine
My Mom
Tank tops
Tube tops
Running
Facebook Photos
Winter jackets
large sunglasses
hiking
ice-cream cones
reunions
Fancy dresses
Running...
Well Fuck.
Well Fuck. As you may know one of my many hobbies (besides eating) is following weight loss stories. The Biggest Loser, The Last 10 Pounds, Bulging Brides, x-weighted and weight loss blogs? no exception.
I don’t know why I like them, I’m probably hoping to hear the magic words which will turn the switch on in my head, “oh - that’s it, now all my problems are solved; I...
Cankles
I HATE MY CANKLES!! See exhibit B:
Mini (to the) Eggs.
I will be purchasing 1 (one) pack of mini eggs this season. 1 (one). I know! This is astonishment in it’s truest form. I will be purchasing said mini eggs on the eve of April 10th and then eating said eggs of heaven mini eggs on Easter morning. My previous track record with cream eggs and mini eggs? Ummm a wee bit embarrassing. Let’s just say the bump in revenue at the local...
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A second on the lips, a lifetime on the hips
Devil E: You’re hungry, go downstairs and get a chocolate bar, like the good old days… you know you want to….
Angel E: Don’t listen to him! You’ve done so well lately, just a few more pounds until the 160s… You can do it Emma, if you’re hungry eat an apple
Devil E: blah blah blah, don’t listen to her! You deserve a reward. You’ve been so good. One chocolate bar won’t make any difference. Think of the omigod-melt-in-your-mouth-taste.
Angel E: No, Emma, you’re better than this. One choclate bar leads to many. Don't forget our motto: A second on the lips, a lifetime on the hips. You’re not a slave to food. An apple will hold you over until dinner. I promise
Devil E: Two Words: Mini. Eggs.
I fear I have become accustomed to the smell of brussel sprouts.
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different...”
– Albert Einstein
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Running can't kill you, you'll pass out first....
Dear Friends, This is your formal notification that I will be going for A RUN JOG this afternoon. In order to ENSURE you, this is not an empty promise, I will be posting a photo tonight of myself, in my running attire before said run jog. Yes this post is pure self indulgence in a poor attempt to gain a bit of motivation because as of right now? I’m sooo lazy.
E
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“Being happy doesn’t mean everything’s perfect. It means you’ve decided to see...”
If I told you I binge eat would you think less of me? I do. It’s terrible. Once in a while, today was that ‘once in a while’ day. I’m so disappointed with myself.
3 steps forward, 1 step back. Sigh, that’s all for now. E
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E = Chubby Bunny
As opposed to heading out on the town tonight I stayed in tonight to study for a VERY important finance exam coming up. I have yet to open a book. I have managed to watch an hour of the The Real Housewives and the movie The House Bunny as well as consume copious amounts of food.
May I present to you the reasons the scale gods will hate me tomorrow morning…
Orange
80z of veggies sauteed...
Pizza + Ice cream = Fat E.
I’m nervous right now I can feel my desire to eat bad food creeping in. I’m home alone and know there is a tub of ice-cream in the fridge and 1/2 a cold left over pizza (from the family’s dinner last night).
I’m going to try on some of my ‘skinny’ clothes and then go and make lunch. I’m thinking of making scrambled egg whites with sauteed veggies and...
Act One
The Scene: E sitting at her cubicle minding her own business browsing tumblr Enter: Senior Boss Man. E quickly closes tumblr and looks interested in the stock market.
Senior Boss Man: very un-interestingly, “E, you’ve lost weight” E: awkwardly, “yes…” Cue: Everyone else in the office stares at E
Senior Boss Man: “Huh” and then walks away
End...
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I miss my old tumblr
My fingers still instantly start typing ‘onetwentyfive’ when I sign in. All my liked”s are on the other site and that name was just so much better.
I am still so annoyed with that ‘friend.’ I should mention she said: “no offence, but it was boring,” “I really don’t care,” “there was nothing scandalous, I wanted you to talk about...
Oh Happy Day
Although I am stuck in a cubicle and the only colours (damn you American spell check, I refuse to say ‘colors’) I can see consist of different shades of grey (even outside) fralalalala I am happy.
Why you ask? Oh I don’t know, perhaps because I still have Hit Me Baby One More Time dancing through my veins, perhaps because MARCH MADNESS begins today and my picks? flawless, or...
Supersized? Yes please!
Currently I can smell the divine scents of McDonald’s. (Don’t lie to yourself, it’s delicious smelling) Never fear folks I didn’t just cave and order a Big Mac combo SUPERSIZED, it’s a colleague’s. My homemade lunch is waiting for me in the fridge. Hmmm brussel sprouts, asparagus, curry chicken, small tomatoes and cauliflower. In other news, the scale is...
Thank You!!
The emails have been pouring in (merci!), most likely due to my cryptic nature on the old blog, but they’re fantastic and I appreciate them SO MUCH. As you probably know I love weight loss stories so thanks to all those who have sent their stories, words of encouragement, love, support and sexual requests… (note: that last one? lie.) Every email was fabulous.
I thought I’d...
