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47-year-old Patricia Warnock of Mentor is a contestant in The News-Herald's Lighten Up in 2013.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Oh I do not swim well....

I finally went to the West End branch this weekend.  I was a little nervous about going because my niece was going to help me with my swimming.  I hadn't been "swimming" in years only because I'm afraid of the water.  I learned to swim as a kid but that was because my folks wanted me to learn so I wouldn't drown.  Little good that did... every time I would get into water I would get leg cramps and blub, blub, blub... end up with a mouth full of water and hate the water even more.  So.... my darling 16 year old niece took it upon herself to teach me and make sure I was doing what I already knew BETTER.  All I can say is one hour later I had learned to backstroke like a champ and be less fearful of the water.  Freestyle, hmmm not my forte YET!  Walking in the kiddie pool for for 1/2 hour was very tiresome. Especially when we changed direction and tried to high knee walk. 
 
 
Today I may forgo my regular gym and head up to the Y to try out their workout room and then hit the pool and see if I can swim without drowning.  Maybe I'll wait until after our weigh-in on Saturday so I can spend more time with my swim pro! Thank you darling Abby.....
 
 

Monday, May 20, 2013

Oh what a weekend!

I helped my brother and family clean trash and debris from the banks of the Grand River in canoes on Saturday!!!  I'm not sure where I burned the most calories, from rowing, trying to pry our canoe off rocks or from jumping up and down screaming like a little girl from the silver dollar sized spiders that were attacking me!!!  Total burn... 1,500 calories!  Totally worth every ounce of pain that I endured.  Sunday I was a little achy, but today I feel like I do every other day. 
 
Less than two weeks till the next weigh-in and I'm doing everything I can to get "unstuck". The scale is bouncing up and down between a couple of pounds.  I just want the numbers to bounce DOWN. I swear my body is saying "Hey, I like you just the "weigh" you are!"  And the carb cravings... oy!  I'm switching up my diet to not have any junky breads or pasta or chips whats-so-ever and my body is going into shock.  It's all a little mental game that our brains think is funny.  Well this gal ain't laughing...
 
 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

And the trees and flowers are out of control!

Well it has been a challenge getting through these last couple of weeks. My allergies have been out of control and I am one hot mess again.  Visited with the doctor again and was told my allergies are most likely the cause of my sinus/ear/lung infections.  Okay, I get it, just fix me!!!!!  It's hard to workout sometimes when your nose is dripping everywhere.
 
I went shopping for a pair of pants that actually fit me and I walked out of the store with a pair of slacks two sizes smaller than what I was wearing.  I'm afraid to wear them because what if it was just a cruel joke the store was playing on me and as soon as I put them on they split???? 
 
 
 
 

Friday, May 10, 2013

what a week...

Not only was a super busy at work and having to miss workout, but my bootycamp classes were cancelled.  Add more stress, garage lost my car/house keys which made me miss a workout class because I was stuck downtown Cleveland.  Allergies have been out of control. I feel like a walking bundle of slime!  BUT I have started working on my garden and been sweating in the process.  I'm so excited about getting my garden together, it just made up for all the bum luck I've had this week!!!  Looking forward to when I get to harvest my veggies!!!! 
 
Well, nothing new to report.  Just clipping along.  Clothes are feeling a lot looser and I'm really trying not to go out and spend money on clothes because I will just have to buy more when I lose more weight!  Very positive thinking on my part, if I do say so myself. 
 
Well I'm off to attempt to play in the mud for a bit (been raining today).  Peace out....

Friday, May 3, 2013

Looks like we made it...... SING WITH ME!

Well I made the cut.  27 of us actually made it through the 3 month cut.  I'm very happy that I did.  I'm motivated to keep on going. Even if it is baby steps, I'm still continuing on.  Three more months of being totally committed to eating and exercise. But my dedication will not end there because this is my journey, my life. 
 
I hit personal goals that were little "woo hoo's" to me.  Fit into two pairs of pants I had never worn.  Fit into my favorite blouse, which I was unable to wear since I don't know when.  To add to my excitement, I won a mountain bike at work which will help with my changing of exercises.  No boredom for me! 
 
Well the weather is quite lovely, I think I'll sign off and go get some fresh air.... peace out!