Back on the Diet

Hello, Hello everyone!

Boy am I looking forward to eating anything (AND everything) my family serves or stops for along the Puerto Rican coast line. But in order to be able to binge like that, I'll have to prepare. So, here's the deal- I leave in a just a few short days, meaning it's crunch time AND it's a must that I look good in a bikini on the beautiful beaches of Puerto Rico!


How so, you ask? Super simple. For lunch I'm having what's in the pic above and I added the recipe/preparation below, along with an exercise plan.

• 4 oz serving of Lean or Extra Lean beef (seasoned with Adobo, cook on low heat, turn frequently)
• 1/2 a Sweet Potato (sprinkled with I can't believe it's not butter, Sea Salt & Cinnamon for added flavor)
• 1 cup of Fresh Broccoli.

I will exercise for the next 4 days consecutively (Monday & Tuesday: run 2 mi, Wednesday & Thursday: 30 min cardio/30-45 min weight training) and add Protein shakes in between each meal to keep my metabolism moving.


This meal is of course, for lunch, however I'll prob alternate this between lunch and dinner for the next 4 days. To keep the diet fresh and interesting I've added 4 different Lean Cuisine meals all having the similar components as to what I would normally cook (veggies, chicken, etc. avoiding the larger carb meals).


And for breakfast, egg whites (protein) with swiss cheese (dairy), 1 packet of instant oatmeal (carb -for early morning energy) & a glass of Orange Juice 6 oz (fruit).


I really hope I lose the few remaining pounds I need to look great in a bathing suit, so wish me luck everyone!!

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Oh, and btw this weekend was.....great! Went out to Waxy's opening on Friday & registered for the CAM (Community Association Manager, aka a licensed Property Manager) course for Sat & Sun, 18 hours but I did it! So now the next steps are to submit my background screening and $$ to then hopefully very soon take the State CAM exam.

And on a less fun side, I finally put away all that laundry sitting on my bed, set up my TV (sick!), and studied for class today. Boring, but productive. So, I'm content! LOL


4 days and counting...signing off. xoxo always, karla!

Goals are more than yelling & scoring a point!

In preparation a few weeks ago to move all my belongings back to my parents house (including my doggy, Token the Great) I began to set little goals. At first I started with the packaging method I would use, then the cleaning method, then the getting all the crap into the car in the least amount of trips method....and well although it may sound trivial I planned, prepared and successfully achieved each small step. Once I was in (at the parental unit) I created a budget for myself; what do I make, what are my expenses, how much can I save and how much can I truly afford to spend.

So from the money I set aside from each paycheck, I've managed to add furniture to my bedroom, pay for school, have a mini-vacation to Puerto Rico, finally sign up for the CAM License this weekend (and few other too soon to mention items) AND start a money pot for GREECE!! This goal will obviously take a few months to realize, but without a doubt, most definately come into fruition! The girls and I are ready!!!!!!!! Locked and loaded, here we come yummy delicious European island men & sandy beaches......................!

Lunch break over and out!

I have a busy weekend ahead, yay!

xoxo always Karla

good times, good friends

Got to make this a quick entry, I've only got a 30 minute lunch to eat & blog! So I didn't make it to the gym, however, I did run for 2.3 miles! I knew something great would happen..lol and in excellent company I saw "I Love You, Man" - Hilarious!!

Karla's movieheart rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Hey, btw, I'm looking to make a yummy Italian dinner one of these nights, any suggestions?? My specialities are usually steak, fish, chicken & veggie plates. I'm sure most people would say pasta dishes are the easiest, but let's just say that's a plate I haven't mastered just yet. Again, Italian...

Time's up, the boss keeps pacing back and forth around my desk like a shark stalking its prey...so before i'm eaten alive, this girl's signed off!

xoxo always, karla

All smiles

What a day. Woke up early, folded laundry, got dressed, walked my dog and fed him, drove to work had my usual starbucks deliciousness and a spectacular lunch at Rosa Mexicano with a few great people. Now, for as silly as it may sound, I can't wipe this silly grin off my face!

It's nearly time to drive back home and maybe, just maybe, i'll make it to the gym after I walk and feed my dog again. If not, I'm sure something as equally great will happen and life will continue to be great.

xoxo from the girl who won't stop smiling...Karla

Monday....Friday

Had a great weekend; Thankfully. Although I couldn't do laundry, ahem, catching sun was definitely necessary and worth it! xoxo

Anywho, today's the first day of classes for me, as well as, every other public school student & teacher grades K-12. I've got my laptop ready for note taking, music listening, web surfing and photolab creations..! I'm a big girl now!!

Did I mention traffic was manageable...luckily.

Must get back to the grind, write ya later.

xoxo, Karla

update

Hi everyone... I'm not generally one to put my business out there for everyone to know or gossip or pity, however, there's a pretty big change in my life as of last month. After a long time of bickering, arguing and simply being unhappy, my soon to be ex-husband has decided to date and start a relationship with another woman.

Although I was oblivious to his desire to date elsewhere I was aware of how much he needed to find peace somewhere - anywhere. Even though I never imagined or expected this would happen to us, it has.

Our relationship has since escalated to a point of no return, ie irreconcilable differences. Not even a friendship will be maintained. I miss and will continue to miss my stepdaughter and his family very much. It is my hope that we are all able to move progressively into our future pathes - where ever they may lead.

On a lighter note, I've settled back into my parents house and will begin classes next week. It's been an interesting summer, to say the least.

Pray for my job and for the people trying to get me out of my position... lord knows I love what I do and can't afford to lose it!

Sincerely,

Karla