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Friend Makin’ Mondays: Just Wondering

by Kenlie on June 17, 2013

I’ve had another wonderful weekend, and I’m not ready for it to end. There are some fun things coming up later this week though so facing Monday will be worth it. I’d just like to have a good night of sleep first.

If you’ve taken part in FMM then you know the rules. If you’re new, please take a moment to answer this week’s question on your own blog then add your link in the comments section here at: www.alltheweigh.com so we can all see your FMM questions and answers. Please invite your blog readers to add their links here too so everyone has to opportunity to be seen. The idea is to connect with other awesome bloggers so take a moment to post your own FMM post and comment on a couple of other posts. Now it’s time for this week’s topic!

Just Wondering

1. Do you wear glasses and/or contacts? Yes. I don’t wear them all the time, but lately I’ve noticed that I need them more than I used to.

2. Do you have summer vacation plans? If so, where are you going? My next trip is happening in less than two weeks. I’m going to Portland for Fitbloggin’, and I’m staying for a few days after the conference.

3. What is your favorite food to eat for breakfast? I prefer to drink my breakfast so right now I’m a fan of smoothies made with Greek yogurt and fruit.

4. Do you enjoy window shopping? It’s not horrible, but I prefer to shop when I am ready to buy it.

5. What is your favorite candle scent? I think I just talked about candles last week, but my favorite is Yankee Candle Pumpkin Pie. I’d like to enjoy their Bahama Breeze candle for now though. I think it’s my new summer favorite.

6. If you had to choose between going to a zoo or an aquarium, which one would you pick? Well, I live in New Orleans, and it’s ridiculously hot outside so I’d pick the aquarium. If I were at my sister’s house, I’d pick the zoo.

7. How many times do you plan to exercise this week? I’ve been going to Bikram every other day, and I’d like to keep that up while adding some cardio into my plan too.

8. Do you speak another language fluently? No, but I’ve been pretending that I speak Spanish lately..ha I’m taking it in school in the fall which should be fun.

9. What are you currently reading? I’m about to start reading the latest release from the Crossfire series by Sylvia Day.

10. What are you looking forward to most in the coming week? It’s too hard to choose this week, and I’m thankful for weeks like this! =)

Now it’s your turn to answer this week’s questions. Don’t forget to come back and link up in the comments, and say hi to someone new this week. Happy Monday, lovies! =)

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A Quick Update

by Kenlie on June 14, 2013

It’s been a good week, but I’m excited that it’s Friday. I have a busy weekend of fun things planned, and it will start with sushi and a hot tub/pool party with a few friends tonight. There’s a lot more coming up, and I’m sure I’ll share more than anyone wants to know about it later.

I’m ~~enjoying~~ making it through Bikram Yoga, and I noticed a distinct improvement in myself yesterday. I was able to do a posture that I hadn’t been able to do previously, and it helped me push through the rest. I also noticed that I’m exhausted when I’m done.

I typically exercise in the evenings, but I have been doing Bikram in the mornings. I actually took a nap before class yesterday because there was no way I would have made it through a three hour lecture (no matter how interesting it was) without one. I might try some evening classes next week, but maybe not. I like getting it done early, and I’m guessing that my body will adjust if I keep doing it.

In giving Bikram an honest try, I’ve also imposed a cupcake ban in my kitchen that will last indefinitely. My plan is to refrain from eating one until my birthday because I’ve had too many bites and tastes recently. After being asked to make them for some events, I figured I could do it without eating them, but that’s a lofty goal for someone who isn’t a sugar addict. It was just silly for me to think that I could do it. Even if I could, why should I torture myself?

I love to bake, and I’ll still do it. That said, I’m going to stay away from baking cupcakes for the next month as I try to reform some of my habits. I made a decision to work on making healthy food choices, and I’m feeling good about it. My goal is to wait to step on the scale until my birthday, and at that point, I hope to see some positive results.

I don’t really have anything else to share today. I’m feeling a little giddy for reasons that I may or may not get into at some point later, and I’m looking forward to the good things I mentioned. Right now it’s time to sleep so I can be productive tomorrow. (Have I mentioned that I’m exhausted?)

Until later, friends……

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No More Shame, Or Why I Almost Decided Not To Go To Fitbloggin’

June 11, 2013

If you know me, you probably know that I go through phases in which I travel a lot. You may also know that Fitbloggin’ has been one of my favorite events to attend over the years. The first two years I attended were in Baltimore which, for me, was a no-brainer, but I gave it [...]

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Friend Makin’ Mondays: How Do You Celebrate?

June 10, 2013

Last week, I went to a little get together to celebrate Jeff’s birthday, and Shannon and I began talking about birthday registries. They don’t actually exist outside of Sex and the City (that I know of,) but it was a fun conversation that led to this week’s topic. She’s at my place now helping me [...]

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Forget Yesterday

June 6, 2013

Okay, so it sounds like everyone agrees that my 1,200 calorie target is silly. (Thank God!) I’ve never been a successful calorie counter, and I’m taking a break from Weight Watchers (which has worked incredibly well for me in the past.) So…What do I do? I don’t really know, thus the reason I’m here struggling [...]

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One Month From Today

June 5, 2013

My birthday is one month from today, and I’m using that date to set some short-term goals. I liked the Weight Watchers meeting that I was attending on Thursdays, but I’m no longer an official member because it was silly to pay $40 per month when I wasn’t committed to going. I do know the [...]

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The Post I Didn’t Publish

June 4, 2013

I’ve been silent on my blog lately, and over the last few weeks I spent some time considering whether or not I want to continue to post here. I’ve given it thought before, but I’ve never considered it as strongly as I have recently. How many times can I post that I struggle with the [...]

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Friend Makin’ Mondays: Summer Fun

May 27, 2013

I’ve been burning the candle at both ends over the last few weeks, and I’m exhausted. I can’t complain about it because life is good right now, but I am definitely glad it’s Monday because this week won’t be quite as busy as the last one. If you’ve taken part in FMM then you know [...]

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Friend Makin’ Mondays: Getting To Know You

May 20, 2013

If you knew what I had been up to this evening, you’d know that I should not be responsible for the things I’m typing right now. Just kidding…sort of. This weekend was incredible! From listening to monks chanting, to seeingHis Holiness the Dalai Lama speak, to spending two amazing nights with various friends, I’m feeling [...]

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Baking, Bruises and Bouncing Back

May 16, 2013

Today is weigh-in day, but I’m out of town so I won’t officially weigh in until next week. My scale at home told me that I was down almost two pounds, but I know that I can do more than I’m doing. That will be my goal for the upcoming week. My brain has been [...]

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