I'm PREGNANT!!!!

I know... I know..... It's okay to ask questions..like how? When? and Who is the Father..I'll answer them ;)

It's one of the reasons I've been SO tired lately. It all made sense on Wednesday night. Or....so Gerber thought..

I came home from the gym Tuesday night and there was a little sticky note from the post office saying they had come to drop a package off but since I wasn't home I had to go get it.

I had done quite a bit of online shopping while I was off after my knee surgery and so I thought it was a random order I had forgotten all about.

When I picked up the package it was in a huge box.

I opened it up. And this is what came out



This looks like a pretty solid bag. Right? Right!

Until I saw this...




Ummm...well no. But I bet after I look at what's inside I will be...

This is what's inside.



...and....




Everything a new mother will need.

....So unless I missed something VERY important.... I'm not pregnant. And. If I missed that 'something important' then I'm guessing it's not all it's cracked up to be and I.actually.can.wait.to.get.married. *GASP* hahahaha...

I just died laughing. Everytime I see this bag I died laughing.

I texted Saren, and Amanda, and Ashley.

Was someone playing a joke on me? Did I randomly get put on one of those group mailing lists? Cause if I did. Why couldn't I get put on one of those lists where I win a million bucks. Just my luck. Good thing some of my friends are having/have had babies recently.

Can anyone say...RE GIFT? ha.

However-I'm keeping the bag. Someone else can have the formula starter kit.

Any takers?

xo.

L.

Stab out my eyes.....

It's been raining here.... for like a week. Which means my mood has been down for like a week.(except for this weekend.I.had.a.fantastic.weekend.)

But.

I hate being 'damp' you know the whole-half dry-half wet thing. It's by far the worst, and most uncomfortable feeling on.the.face.of.the.earth.

I've been staying up way too late. Eating foods way to bad for me.Hanging out with some pretty awesome people.doing some pretty awesome things. It's been fun. But the lack of sleep mixed together with the whole hatred for the damp feeling has left me grumpy for the better part of my days lately.

Usually the gym get's me out of whatever funk I'm in. Like really. A boy breaks up with me. I cry for 5 minutes then hit the gym, and I'm fine an hour later. So I hit the gym after my 3 day hiatus(which nearly killed me-It took all my strength to relax.) and it was nothing but a big.fat.disappointment. My legs won't run. I complained to TrainerBoy. I threatened to throw up-then almost did.

Note:: Never cry wolf.

The one thing that use to de-stress me--is now the one thing that stresses me out more than anything. I've left the gym more times in the last 10 days more frustrated than before I got there.

I was trying to explain to someone I'm just getting to know about my personality. The TYPE A Personality. I can't/won't do things half way. I'm either good at it and I love it, or I'm bad at it and I don't do it. It's a pride thing. My poor little(BIG)ego gets bruised easily. There is nothing MORE frustrating to me that not being able to do something I use to be able to do.

His response. ".Buck.it.up.kid."

.Buck it up kid.

Hmm... noted. Bucking up. I like a person who can be blunt with me. I think we'll be good friends.

This week I'm not going to focus on the things I can't do, and I'm going to focus on the things I can do. Like I can do 90lbs squats 4 sets of 15 reps. I can spin. I can do 90lb tricep extensions.

I can't change the circumstances I'm put in, but I CAN change my attitude about my circumstances.

So. Instead of being upset about the rain, I'm going to go puddle jumping(walking)

;)

You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.
Jim Rohn

GOT IT!!!!

Remember how a couple posts ago I was looking for volunteer opportunities?

Remember how a few weeks ago I posted about how I really wanted a dog, but can't have one right now due to my hectic schedule/living situation.

Well I've found the PERFECT thing for me.

Volunteering at the humane society as a DOG WALKER!

I just applied. I need to go thru all sorts of interviews, and get a criminal record check as well as a few other things. So if all goes well. I will become a dog walker.

I'm so so so so so so excited.

Everyone I work with are getting puppies right now, and I feel super left out. I want one so bad. But. I can't have one right now. Maybe in a few years.

Cross your fingers for me please!

L.

defeated..

...is exactly how I feel right now.

I'm tired, I'm sweaty, and I'm wet from the rain.

Remember how mom told me to get an umbrella? We she forgot to remind me to get a good one that would withstand the strong Alberta winds. It didn't really do me much good. And. It. Poured. So hard.

Then I had a gym date. I don't know if it's just the weather or if I'm doing a little too much but I couldn't run today. I tried. Several times. The longest I lasted was 24 seconds.

Quite the opposite of Tuesdays workout. I ran a 10 minute mile. I left Tuesdays training with TrainerBoy happy with my progression. I was proud. I was a rockstar.

Then today I seriously whined so much. Sorry Brett. But I did. I had to do real squats today, with a real bar. I complained. But. I'm going to start doing them everyday until I stop complaining. That's my new rule. If I complain about something when I'm training I have to do it on my own until I start to love it. If this is the case. I should have a rad body in a few weeks.

I left the gym tonight feeling defeated, deflated, and my ego was bruised big time. I was having trouble with the timed 1 legged bosu ball exercise. Tuesday I was holding it for 1 minute each leg. That really frustrated me. TrainerBoy was telling me I get this look on my face when I'm pissed at myself. Yah. I had that look for over 45 minutes tonight.

I've seen myself come so far in such a short amount of time. I know that these things of frustration and defeat from this week-will be easy in a few weeks.

So why stress then Lachele?

Hm... good question. It's what I do. I was telling TB that I am worst case senario girl, mixed in with a little drama mama right now.

UGH. I'm going to bed.

L.

lifes little lovelies....

That has to be the most absurd title I've ever thought of.
However I've just had alot of little thoughts running thru my head. I love just jotting them down.

-My mom called me last night and told me to go buy an umbrella because she knows I don't listen to the weather. This morning I needed it. It's a pretty pink plaid one.

-It's been really nice this last week, and now it's raining. My body is definately feeling the effects of weather change.

-I put my extensions in my hair last night. My real hair is almost as long as the extensions are. *which I'm stoked about. I use to have really long hair, then got really dumb and chopped it all off. It looked cute but I still cry about it*

-Vancouver Canucks are up 2 games to 0 in the NHL semi finals. Bring on the CUP. They're playing my friends team(he literally plays for the San Jose Sharks so it's a little bitter sweet. Sorry Devin.)

-I can do 30 push ups on a bosu ball.

-I'm learning to love quad extensions AND lifted lunges/squats(I can feel my bum getting tigher) ha

-I can now run a 10 minute mile.

-I'm really excited to go blonder this weekend.

-I wish it wasn't suppose to rain all weekend, I want to go riding.

-I'm excited to float down the river this summer with my friends

-I love getting together with Kait on Saturdays to go riding-and have a picnic with Ruthie.

-I love that Ruthie is still at a stage where Aunt Lachele is still cool. I'm going to hate it when she's too cool for me.

-I want to start feeling more independent. I'm currently seeking out different ways to do so. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

-I'm looking for more volunteer opportunities...again. Suggestions grately appreciated.

-I want a vacation. I have some friends who live in Utah who I think could really benefit from some Lachele time.

-I want to go dancing in the rain.

L.

Summer Yummies

I love fresh fruit.

I love when fresh fruit is in season and it's cheap so that I can eat TONS of it.

I've eating nothing but watermelon, cantelope, honeydew, strawberries, mangos etc.

I brought my Magic bullet to work today.

I will be a smoothie making machine. I'm making all my protein drinks into smoothies. Yummy.

Last night we had a BBQ at my friends Jared/Dallen and Bradens. I love the smell of BBQ'ing, and bon fires. I have some of the most talented friends. We played guitar(by we I don't mean me) and sang songs and just had so much fun.

I love summer. I have a feeling this is going to be the best summer ever.

What do you love about summer?

L

memories....

Oh hi....

This weekend was by far the BEST.WEEKEND.TO.DATE. However, last weekend was amazing too. But this weekend was the 'kick off to summer' weekend.

I spent Saturday morning riding my bike around Princess Island Park with Kait and Ruthie...we enjoyed a picnic, some play time at the park and a little magic show *see facebook for the pics* Spent Saturday night with my friends.and. last night I had my first every bocce ball/bbq/bon fire/hot tubbing party til way past my bed time. As a result today I am extremely exausted.

However. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I love my friends.

I had a trip down memory lane on Saturday night. This time last year my friend Robin threw his first annual glow in the dark ultimate frisbee game for his birthday. My bestfriend Troy and I went. Neither of us had ever played ultimate frisbee but were up for the challenge. Him and I are really good team mates. We rocked playing football together, so I knew we'd kick butt at frisbee. It was snowing this time last year so we played at like 11pm-and were soaking wet but it was by far one of the funnest nights I'd ever had with him. I miss him. I hope Texas is treating him right. At his second annual frisbee party I clearly couldn't play. And. Troy wasn't there. Everyone was talking about how much fun we had last year and it really made me sad. Made me sad because things just aren't the same. Troys gone. I'm not sure where I stand with him. And. I couldn't play.

I miss being able to play games. I miss last summer. I miss Troy.

L

Offended...

I was offended a few days ago.

I know. I know I choose to be offended. But I chose to be offended.

Just listen!

I was working out with TrainerBoy Tuesday night. We were(I was) doing a bunch of ab stuff. I was doing planks on the mats. I was having a hard time doing the side planks on the right side cause of my knee-so I switched to modified planks. This girl who use to be in my spin class came and sat down beside us, and offered to work out with me sometime. TrainerBoy and I thought it was super weird.

So I get to the change room. She follows me in and tells me we need to work out together, because she loves working out "with people who are out of shape,cause she's a motivator"

UHHH excuse me!?!?!

I.AM.NOT.OUT.OF.SHAPE!!!!

It took all my the strength in my tired little body not to reach across that bench and pummel her.

WTF.

Okay, Not that I needed to explain myself to her, but I went into defense mode. I told her I just had knee surgery.

She went into some ramble about how she had jaw surgery, and lost 25lbs cause her mouth was wired shut *sidenote:: I wish it still kind of was. I smiled and walked out of the change room. I ran into the GM and was telling him about it and as she walked out-she handed me a piece of paper with her number on it.

GM took that piece of paper right out of my hand and threw it out.

He told me she's off her rocker. Why do all 'off their rocker' people at the gym flock to me? Remember Robin? Yah him. The one who told me that he needed shoulder surgery but his mom wouldn't let him have it because she was convinced that the Doctor would put a tracking chip in shoulder. Government conspiracy.

Thank goodness he hates my TrainerBoy(TB broke up a fight between him and another guy). Now he ignores me. Thank you TrainerBoy-now help me get rid of crazy who needs to keep her jaw wired shut again.

I'm not offended anymore. It's really funny. One of the other trainers was making fun of me. He said I am who I attract. So I'm clearly a space case.

I wonder how many other people at the gym just think I'm some out of shape girl and now recovering from a surgery.

L

Hang Time.

Remember that show called hang time? It use to be on Saturday mornings! It was about a girl who played on a boys basketball team. Last night I had a dream that I was playing basketball on a boys basketball team.

..Oh I wish I was playing basketball..

I'm one step closer to playing football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and softball. I ran last night for the first time in 9 months. I've been counting down to this day for the last 12 weeks. Can you believe it's been 12 weeks already? Well 12 weeks on Friday. My goal was to be up and running by my 12 week mark. Success.

So far I've met all my goals. Back in the gym by 6 weeks. Running by 12 weeks. Maybe playing some sort of sport at 24 weeks. Atleast sport specific tasks. Cutting, pivoting, etc by 24 weeks.

It wasn't the best run ever. But it was the best first run I could have hoped for.
It was mostly a mental thing. I had anticipated a 5 minutes warm up. 4:59 I got scared out of my mind. "I'll run at 10 minutes." 10 minutes had passed. "Okay, 15 minutes." 15 minutes had come and gone. It wasn't until 35 minutes that I finally got up the courage to increase my speed to 5.5... I ran solid for 45 seconds. I was able to run between 30-45 seconds at a time with only 30 seconds rest. 20 minutes. So really only 10 minute run.

I know I said I wouldn't blog about my knee/successes but our other blog isn't up and running yet. Posts to come there. So check it out. This will probably be a repeat.

L

Awesome weekend.

I had such a good weekend.

I couldn't wait til the end of the weekend even to blog about it.

Early last week my friend Bri asked me if I wanted to go to Time Out for Women. It's a women's conference that our Church puts on. Anyone is invited-any denomination. There are speakers, and service projects.

Friday rolled around and I was getting ready for her to pick me up. I was getting ready right around the same time I'd be tying my shoe laces, and pulling my hair back to hit the floor at the gym. I got a little annoyed that I was giving up my Friday AND Saturdays workouts for this. Super Annoyed.

I feel bad. It was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. It was exactly what I needed. It helped me to realize that the reason I was grumpy with going to the conference was because I lacked balance in my life, and I had become obsessed(which I knew) with the gym. I'm still learning to find balance with everything.

Saturdays morning session was another 'just what I needed to hear' experiences.

There was one speaker who was seriously my twin. Only cooler. More successful. And well...kind of what I want to be. A motivational speaker. She taught me about treading. Check out my other blog www.formerskinnygirls.blogspot.com soon to get my reviews on it. Anyways. Check out her blog(yes, I blog stalked her in hopes of becoming friends with her. www.nowjustaroundthiscorner.blogspot.com (** It's just getting started so check back in a few days, and follow us**)

I didn't get the chance to go to the afternoon session because my mom and dad came to visit me last night. I took them to the mall to do a little shopping. The shopping was more or less for me, but it was fun. Then I took them to the Casino for the buffet dinner. I even gave my mom 20bucks to gamble with. I had 20 bucks. I was up quite a few bucks...then got cocky and ended up walking out with a 1cent voucher. My mom on the other hand made 20 bucks.

Don't worry. That was the first ever time I've gambled. And. Considering my luck. It will be the last time as well. I didn't even know what I was doing. I was just pressing buttons on weird machines with mermaids on them.

I'm so grateful for my mom and all that she does for me. She's one of my best friends and she's always there to listen to my crazy ideas(like the idea of me getting a summer car. that's another post) They don't come to Calgary very often and until recently I rarely went home so it was nice to be able to spend a random saturday afternoon with them. I wouldn't have been able to make it thru the last 3 months without her. Right after my surgery she took a week off work. She made me breakfast, lunch and dinner. She ran up and down stairs all day bringing me diet gingerale, she put my slippers on when my toes got cold because my leg was in an ice sock. She filled my ice machine, and she let me watch whatever I wanted to on TV. She even let me complain about how bored I was, and she took me to walmart on more than one occasion so I could 'go for a walk' and stretch my legs, and get out of the house.

I'm also grateful for the Mothers who raised my parents. My Nana Wickens was tall, beautiful and so much fun. She lived pretty far away and died when I was pretty young but I remember going out to BC to visit her, and her spoiling the heck out of me.

And. My Grandma Bigelow, I posted a bit about her a few weeks ago. I'm grateful for the example she left for me.

L.

formerskinnygirls.blogspot.com

....is now where I will be blogging about working out, eating and losing these last 10(20)lbs.

I know people who stop by my blog are super annoyed with hearing about all my macro nutrients, and my calories, and how many lunges I did last night(50 by the way) so my workout buddy(see previous post) and I made a new blog.

www.formerskinnygirls.blogspot.com

I think it says it all. We use to be skinny. Now, well.... we're a little less than..due to having a baby..and well being lazy..I'm the lazy one. Saren is the one that had the baby... just in case anyone was wondering.

We even made an email. Can you guess what it is?

formerskinnygirls@gmail.com

So email us if you have any questions. I was talking to a couple girls about it last night, and they think it's a good idea. So we'll see how good of an idea it is. Remember how I posted about mine and Sarens friendly little competition...well this is where you can keep track of our progress.. and where you can join in on the fun. Maybe we'll even do a little at-home prize for the winner. *I have yet to discuss any of this with Saren, who will probably find out about all my shenanigans once she reads this post* Love me still mmkay! haha.

If any of you are young mothers, experienced mothers, singles, etc we want to hear your stories. Your struggles. Your challenges and your accomplishments.

EMAIL US- and you might just be a guest blogger.

L.

my A-ha moment!

So I think I figured out why I might not be losing weight.

**I'm seriously stressed out about not losing anything**

I eat my dinner after the gym. I usually finish working out around 7. By the time I get home it's 7:30. By the time I get dinner going and eat it, it's almost 8:30.

That is just a little too late to be eating if you ask me.

So. I've started preparing my dinner the night before and bringing it to work with me. I eat it at 4 right before I leave work, go work out and then I'll have a protein drink right after the gym.

So far so good.

I just think it's funny. I eat breakfast/lunch and dinner at work.

What has helped you break thru your plateau's I'm super curious!


L

Get a workout buddy!

One of the best pieces of workout advice I was given...was to get a workout buddy.

Someone to be accountable to. Someone who you need to answer to. Someone to kick your butt when you skip the gym for no good reason.

Well ladies and gents. I've finally got myself a little workout buddy.
She is my best friend. She is such an example to me. I love her so much. She teaches me about makeup(my make up bag looks like her "faves" post because I go shopping with her all the time) She's beautiful, she's talented, she's a wonderful mother, she's a good wife and I look up to her so much.

This is going to be a long distance relationship for the next four months. Her husband works for Vivint(formly APX) and has moved her away from me for 4 months. He does this every summer (P.S- Adam...this does not make me happy ;)) She had a baby 4 months ago. Whom I love dearly. She is the most adorable little baby I've ever met in my life. She's such a chubster. I'm pretty sure most of her weight is in her cheeks. Go visit her blog... sasadler.blogspot.com to see.

She was always my skinny, super hot friend, that all the boys just loved. She's still my super hot friend. Who just needs to lose a little bit of baby weight(not even very much. ugh) and I...well I need to lose 9 months of " I haven't done anything becauase of my knee" weight. 9 months to have a baby, 9 months since I wrecked my knee. Her and I are in the same boat right now.

We're putting a little wager on this. Whoever wins the inches lost/weight loss will get her spa day paid for *yes, that's how we roll...we will be going on a spa day* and doing some shopping. Nothing like a little motivation right? I work well under pressure, and I know Saren does too. So this friendly little competition is just what we need. Either way we'll get in shape, and get a day of pampering.

When she gets back to Calgs we'll be able to train together. Little does she know I'm making her take spin classes with me (get ready buddy)

Go out and find a work out buddy this week. OR if you would like to buddy up with us let me know. I've said this once, I will say it again. I will motivate you to no end. I will send you emails, I will text you. Let us know. We're starting monday.

Sidenote:: Neither of us will be posting our weights or our inches-not until the very end anyways and that will be at each of our disgression. However, we will be posting weekly about our successes and our struggles, sharing things that have helped us. So let me know if any of you'd like to join us.

L

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Alright first things first.

I'm glad to know at least one other person knows what I'm going thru(thanks Terri)

Secondly. I got off my saddle tonight at spin for a whole set. Wow. My quads are burning. But.I.Love.It! Last week I wasn't able to get off my saddle. Now I can. I can't sprint off my saddle yet. But maybe next week?

Ahhhh... This just helped renew my whole outlook on my rehab. Just what I needed.

I'm rip,roaring,and ready to go. Let the games begin.

I have 7 months to reach my goal. Is it attainable? Heck yes. Am I going to knock this goal out of the park? Absolutely!

I took my measurements. I'm down 7 inches in the last 4 weeks. I'm down ZERO lbs(as of last week) I am not going to weigh myself again anytime soon, that was just depressing. I guess muscle weighs more than fat.

I really have nothing else to blog about..other than the fact that MY PARENTS ARE COMING TO CALGARY THIS WEEKEND! I convinced them to come up for the day on Saturday so I could spoil my mom for Mothers Day. Normally I drive down there. But considering all the time I've spent down there in the last 3 months. I quit, I threatened them. I guess they took my threat seriously. Either they come up here. Or they don't get to see me.

bahaha! I love it.

I don't normally threaten my parents. Doesn't usually go over too well. However, desperate times call for desperate measures.

P.S- I was talking to one of the receptionists at the gym. One of the other trainers walked in, and the receptionist told me this kid flat out hates me. Ha. I've never talked to him a day in my life. I was slightly offended at first. However, there are people I don't really know, and I just don't really like...and I don't know why. So. Whatever. He just loses out on knowing ME.

L