Spring breaking...

Well, I am officially on spring break (one day long spring break, whoohoo!) I also officially have a sinus infection and the meds are making my stomach hurt but my face is feeling better. I got a large punch in the stomach at work yesterday. I found out that in two weeks most likely be transferring back to the Chicago campus. That means I am losing 15 hours of my life a week again, plus I don't think I will be able to have Fridays off anymore. I guess things can only go my way for a little while...

On to happier news, Brian's parents and sister are coming to Illinois tonight!! We can't wait and have lots of fun activities planned. Plus, the weather is beautiful outside.

I will do a 5k race post soon. It went well!

Potter had her first visit with the dog trainer yesterday. It went really well and she walks 500x better on the leash now. And at one point she was walking on a leash next to Rudy. It was pretty awesome. The dog trainer is tall, named Ian and had a red shirt that said "Ian." He is totally magical!! But now he says we have to put Potters food in a bowl by us while we eat and when we are done eating we can give it to her. And she can't jump up on our bed anymore also, which is sad.

Alright, have to clean the bathrooms and enjoy the nice weather before the in-laws get here. Have a good Easter weekend!

P.S. Brian and I both lost two pounds this week. It is a little surprising b/c I missed working out two days and when I did go I didn't work out as hard as normal b/c of my headache.

I've got the blahs...

Let me be honest with you and vent a little. I am feeling stressed out. I am stressed and I don't want to work out and my head hurts. I don't think it is a stress headache but I made a doctors appointment for tomorrow. It could be a sinus infection, they like me and tend to infect me. Did I mention I don't feel like working out tonight, but I will. (edit: I didn't work out...I fail)

Why am I stressed?

I am stressed because of money, because Brian still needs a job, because cars are expensive, because we are no closer to figuring out what we want to do with out lives, because I am tired of being chubby but tired of working out, because we don't have many friends in Illinois, because I am not good at making friends, because I am stressed it makes me not want to hang out with the friends we have, because my job is stressful right now, because because because...

I should feel lucky because we have great family, super cheap place to live and so on but today I feel cranky and miserable and whiney. That's right! Tomorrow I will feel better. Right?

Anways, hope you are feeling more optimistic than I am. Have a good night.

Drumroll please...

The official weigh-in took place today.

so...

Brian lost 4 pounds this past week.

Bringing his total weight loss to 34 pounds!

Can you believe that?

I lost 3 pounds this past week.

Bringing my total weight loss to 25 pounds!

I will say I am pretty proud of us.

Not too bad for first weighing ourselves around January 7th.

Of course, it is a little frustrating

that Brian loses weight faster than me.

Especially because I usually try to eat

only half of what he does.

Oh, well.

At least the weight is coming off.

Wish us luck!

The big 5k is tomorrow.

And we need all the luck we can get

because Brian's foot has been hurting

and I find it harder to breath

while running outside compared to the treadmill.

Causing me to worry that I might suffocate

and die while running the race...

Now we are off to clean the house

in preparation for my sister's 40th

birthday party on Saturday night.

Have a good weekend everyone!!!!

The Wedding Trailer...

Without further ado.... Brian's first wedding trailer!

Monica and Jeff - March 20, 2010 from The Benne Productions on Vimeo.

Please let us know what you think.

I can see my biceps...

That's right folks, when I lift my arm, my bicep sticks out. What's going on?

Oh, it's probably the weight lifting and protein shakes.

I didn't do as well as normal last week but I have been doing great this week.

Well, life has been crazy busy as of late.

Last weekend, Brian filmed my coworkers wedding

and I was his assistant for the grand event.

It was the first wedding he has done.

He is working on a trailer for it and

he is going to post it on here tomorrow.

It is turning out great!!!!

Running outside is harder than running on the treadmill.

I am super nervous for the race on Saturday.

I hope I don't die.

We are doing a big weigh in on Friday

and I will post our pounds lost then.

I will give you a hint though...

I have gone almost 2 pant sizes!

Workout it out...

I am back again! Here is the scoop: Brian and I are in our own version of the biggest loser but we are not competing and we won't win a lot of money if we were. We started our new life plan the first week of January. It was a cold and hunger filled day when we first stepped into the Anytime Fitness gym. I was intimidated by the loud music and sweaty people but now it is like a home away from home. Brian made friends with a man from Vancouver and they bonded over his maple leaf tattoo. (shown below)

I made an enemy by wearing a Red Wings shirt in the Blackhawks zone. And we also got our first glimpse of the man we lovingly call "Jeans." Why do we call him jeans? Because he wears tapered, stone washed jeans with an extremely tight wife beater to the gym to work out. And all he does are pull ups and lunges. We think he is on the prowl....good thing I am taken.

Okay, back to the plan. We started out running little bits and and using the elliptical. It was tough. We were both really out of shape but now our heart is in the correct range and we don't huff and puff as much. After around 2 months, we both were able to increase our running up to be able to run a 5k (3.1 miles). Don't get me wrong, it is not easy and sometimes I feel like my muscles are ripping and my bones are shattering and I might die. I started out just running like .75 of a mile and slowly increased it and mixed it with other workouts. The plan is for us to run a 5k on March 27th. Both my sisters are coming into town and my brother and cousins are running it too. We are excited but nervous for it. We still have to make the transition from treadmill to outside running. YIKES!

But now it is late, and I need to soak my legs in the bathtub before I go to bed. It is the only thing that works for me to be able to move comfortably tomorrow. Oh, by the way, it was like a bowl full of ice cream to look tonight and see all those comments! Keep it up...

And get ready for some future posts: books we love and how much weight we have lost.... let the anticipation commence!

We are back!!!

Phew, it has been a long time. But I am back! I decided to do a little bit of a blog remodel. But before I go into that, let me just say that it feels good to be back and here is a list of some updates in Brian and my life:

1. Weight loss: This is a big one and where my mind is focused on a whole lot during the day. I think to myself, "No, self, you cannot have that delicious looking bagel, cupcake, etc..." In theory weight loss is easy, and to some people it is. But it is hard, honestly it is one of the hardest things EVER. I feel like I am in constant, muscle-achy pain, growling stomach, mixed with extreme jealousy at those people who are "naturally" thin. But, Brian and I will succeed in this and I will get into more details of our plan later. Hint, it has something to do with the blog remake.

2. Illinois: Hello, Land of Lincoln! Last time this blog had been updated, we were moving to IL. Well, we have been in IL since October now. I can't believe it has been so long. We are still living with my brother and have been getting along famously! It is really fun and he has a clapper and makes us chicken tacos. We are not sure of the future or how long we will be staying with him but for now we are content.

3. My job: At the end of January, I switched campuses. I now work 10 minutes away from home and I LOVE not having the long commute but I miss my coworkers from Chicago. Also, my schedule changed and I work normal hours on Monday and Wednesday, long hours on Tuesday and Thursday and I have off on Fridays. I don't think I can't express how much I love having Fridays off. It is awesome!

4. Brian's unemployment: He is still looking but had some promising interviews last week. Keep him in your prayers.

5. Books: We both have been reading a lot. And we will get more into that in a future post. And yes, there will be future posts.... That's a promise.

6. TV: I highly recommend the show Community for anyone who likes to laugh and likes slightly inappropriate jokes. It is hilarious, I can't even explain how good it it. Thinking about it puts a smile on my face.

7. Shoes: Above is pictured my new, amazing, sultry shoes. I run in them. (Yes, I do run now) I wanted the blue color but with my monster feet they only had the purple color. They were one of the most expensive purchases I have made in a very long time. Is it bad to be in love with a pair of shoes?

So for today, I have to say goodnight, but don't you worry..... I will be back tomorrow!