We Kin Get Thin!

My secret bloggie valentine came!!

I opened up the box...

And I read the card...
It is from Lauren, at http://www.saywhatyouneedtosayblog.com/
The card was SO nice, and included a scratch ticket!  (which, was a loser, but that's ok! Because I am not sure how'd I'd cash in a PA lottery anyway! And I just love the scratching part :-) )


And then, I unloaded!  Seriously, look at all this booty!
I love LOVE love the picture frame, its my favorite thing,  I think!
But you can see there, there is a little notebook, a mug, candle, 3 nutrition bars, and some candy!
SO FUN.
I brought the candy in to work to share, but those bars are mineallmine!

Thank you to Lauren, and thank you to Janetha for organizing this! 

First thing is first... I'm a runner up! Kristin had a Zevia giveaway, and I came up as a runner up, which awards me a free 6 pack of soda! How nice is that? I really love her blog, so check it out if you are looking for some more healthy inspiration. Girl is F-I-N-E, I tell you.

Anyways... I wish I had something interesting to write about today. I truly don't.So I am just gonna ramble!

My knee is back to its very ANGRY self today, which I am not pleased about. I've been wearing my brace when I should, icing it all the time, and taking all the Ibuprofen I can handle. I wish it would just let go of this grudge and be nice to me again!

I am very sick of going into my training sessions with what feels like excuses.
My knee hurts. My shoulder hurts. How annoying! I try to work through them as much as I can...but pain is pain, you can only handle so much!

It will get better, I know that.

Next Tuesday is my annual physical. I am a classic case of the person-who-gets-nervous-talking-to-a-doctor. Don't get me wrong, I love my doctor, and I trust doctors completely, I just don't like talking about weight/body stuff with anyone (well, except semi-anonymously broadcasted over the internet, obviously).
So, I am going to write it all out on a piece of paper. My exercise regimen, my diet, who I have seen and what they have said, etc. This should help me cover everything I want to cover in my appt. I desperately hope that she can help me with this, because I am running out of things to try.

I have already resigned to the fact that I do have to live the rest of my life meticulously watching what I eat, exercising more than I'd ever care to, putting my weight & fitness first before all else. I get that. But I do NOT want to do this if it doesn't ever produce results. What is the point of living like a thin and healthy person if you're still stuck as a fat, unhealthy person? Just doesn't seem right*.

Well, you've all heard this rant before. Sorry. Point of the story is : Dr appt next week, stay tuned!

* I know that it IS right. One should ALWAYS live healthily no matter what your size. But I am hoping you see my point. Its like every day you dye your hair black but it comes out blonde every time. Fruitless!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TRACY,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUU!!!!!

Happy Bday October :-) I hope you have a wonderful day, and a fabulous weekend!
(I can't link to this picture directly, 'cause somebody owns it! But I found it especially for you, so, LOOK!