#233-145

[run-like-a-zombie]

My Tumblr Crushes:

jak-wiewiorka

233-145

running-a-fitblr

missthorinoakenshield

mariana-lifts

pennacchioli

training-to-become-an-assassin

freed-fairy

sabrinavandemaas

[fatgirlgetsfitatlast]

The Fitbit dash is Apple!

Okay, thanks! Probably why mine is still the old one!  :) 

[theunstuffedpepper]

@233-145 tagged me to post five things that make me happy, & then tag 5 people. Thanks girly! I could use the positivity today. :) 1. Lavendar-scented anything. So soothing. 2. A hot cup of tea. Again, soothing. 3. My gym! Because without it, I'd lose my mind. 4. Flowers. 5. FRIDAYS. 😄👏🏼🎉 I'll tag @the-incredible-shrinking-darcy @fatmaninalittlesuit @error404-fatnotfound @northernmomma & @harcules. Let's hear it!

[theunstuffedpepper]

The fantastic @233-145 tagged me to do this cute little survey, and since I have some downtime, why not!

LAST


last drink: ice water


last phone call: my husband

last text message: my mother-in-law, coordinating a family vacation :)


last song you listened to: hmmm, something from The Head and The Heart this morning on the train


last time i cried: not sure? it’s been a little while. I don’t cry very often.

HAVE YOU EVER


dated someone twice: I don’t think so


been cheated on: yup

kissed someone and regretted it: nah


lost someone special: yes


been depressed: nope, thankfully

been drunk and thrown up: oh boy, once or twice. good old college days.

IN THE PAST YEAR, HAVE YOU


made a new friend: a bunch!


fallen out of love: yes


laughed until you cried: oh yea! love it.

met someone who changed you: not necessarily


found out who your true friends are: it’s a constant process, but nothing noteable in the past year really.

GENERAL


how many people on tumblr do you know in real life: mmm, none! 

do you have any pets: yep, two adorable kitties.

do you want to change your name: nope, I like Val.


what time did you wake up this morning: I actually slept in! didn’t sleep well last night, so I let myself sleep until 7 today.

what were you doing last night: I came home from work, cooked chicken rollatini, ate dinner with the hubs, watched some TV, and went to bed.


name something you cannot wait for: for the boat we’re currently buying to be ours, and to sail it around this summer!

have you ever talked to a person named tom: yep, a few of them. the one currently in my life is pretty strange, but friendly.

what’s getting on your nerves rn: nothing at the moment, but work is super super stressful this week. GAH

blood type: I’m an adult I should know this


nicknames: most everyone calls me by my last name, or just Val


status: super duper married! 

zodiac: gemini


pronouns: she/her


favourite tv show: there are so many. Breaking Bad, The Office, New Girl, Parks & Rec, & Brooklyn Nine-Nine would probably round out the top five.

high school: I went to one... yep


college: a state college in NJ

hair colour: brunette


long or short: long! grow baby grow

do you have a crush on someone: a big ol’ crush on my husband, yep

what do you like about yourself: I don’t give up on things / people, my sense of humor, my eyes, the fact that I’m a good cook, my intelligence, ability to be flexible

tattoos: none for me. unfortunately I pass out every time I get an injection / shot / give blood and I literally cannot control it. it’s ridiculous.


righty or lefty: righty

FIRSTS


first surgery: *knocks on wood*

first piercing: my ears, in my teen years


first best friend: her name was Sonya and my parents frowned upon our friendship quite significantly lol

first sport you joined: softball - because dad wanted me to

first vacation: probably Montauk / Martha’s Vineyard / somewhere like that..


first pair of sneakers: what on earth is this question

RN

eating: nada

drinking: water


i’m about to: go to bed


listening to: cars drive by our apartment and the dishwasher doing it’s thang


waiting for: this damn week to be over?

want kids: do I want them right now? no. do I want them? yes.


get married: I am! and it’s awesome.


career: currently cash management operations for a Scandinavian shipping bank. I like where my path is headed so who knows if that will change

WHICH IS BETTER


lips or eyes: eyes
 I suppose

hugs or kisses: hugs? kisses? don’t make me choose


shorter or taller: taller

older or younger: older


romantic or spontaneous: romantic
ally spontaneous? I’m difficult 

sensitive or loud: sensitive, for sure. overtly loud people tend to make me uncomfortable a little bit. my husband says I have snake ears. I guess snakes don’t like loud noises?

hook up or relationship: relationshippppppppppppp


troublemaker or hesitant: hesitant.

HAVE YOU EVER


kissed a stranger: nope

drank hard liquor: yep


lost glasses/contacts: yeah, I’m awfully good at losing things


sex on a first date: nope nope

broken someone’s heart: I think so? I dunno


been arrested: nope


turned someone down: yeah

cried when someone died: yes


fallen for a friend: yep, turned out quite well thank you

DO YOU BELIEVE


in yourself: I do, for the most part


miracles: I think so


love at first sight: not really, I think I used to

heaven: I think so

santa: OBVIOUSLY YES <<because this was Carey’s answer and it made me laugh out loud, I’m not changing it :D

If you’d like to take part, tell me about yourself @fatgirlgetsfitatlast @mom-arms @thegirlwhoateme @dontcallmecosmo @shortgirlstrength, @frontalbread and anyone who else who happens to stumble upon this!

[theunstuffedpepper]

I'm baa-aaack!

We got home last night after a full day of traveling. The trip was nothing short of amazing and I will be posting plenty of recap posts & photos later today and throughout the weekend I'm sure. (Thank the Lord that I decided to take today off work.) My sleep schedule has been 110% bonkers, so please excuse me while I sit here on my couch at 3:30am and stalk some blogs! I've missed you all a ton and cannot wait to catch up!

[emilymarkstheworld]

Happy birthday, love! :)

Thank you!! :D

[theunstuffedpepper]

#SparkingTheFire: Day 19

Tuesday January 19 - Track Tuesday

Music makes the world go round!

What music helps keep you working hard during your workout?  Is there a song, artist, or type of music that really keeps you moving?  Is there a specific song that really pushes you hard when you want to give up?

Share with us a small list of 3 of your favs!

Oh man, it’s so hard to choose three! I’ll go with three songs that never fail to make me push through the toughest moments during a run. I tend to go for high energy music for the most part, when working out - reggaeton, hip-hop, some pop.

1. DJ Snake, Lil Jon - Turn Down for What

2. Will I Am - Bang Bang

3. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem

[theunstuffedpepper]

#SparkingTheFire: Day 11

Monday January 11th - Motivational Monday

What motivates you to eat healthier or to follow a specific nutrition plan?

My motivation to eat well is super simple: I want to be a healthier version of myself. 

Do you cut out processed junk foods or limit what you have in the house so you don’t eat when you’re having a bad day, bored, etc?

I do try to limit what we have in the house. I know that my biggest weakness is potato chips, and so I really don’t keep them in the house. It works out better for everyone that way!

Do you still enjoy your favorite foods, but in moderation?

A lot of the moderation comes into play on the weekends. I know that too much restriction causes me to binge on the foods that I’m craving, so it’s healthy to let myself have a reasonable amount of my favorite foods once in a while. That’s typically in line with social events, dinners, etc., on the weekends.

Do you have any tips, tricks, or strategies you use to keep less-healthy foods to a minimum in your diet?

A lot of my good food choices come from how I know I’ll feel after eating certain foods. If I know they will make me feel sluggish, etc. after eating them, and I can remind myself of that before I eat, then I can help myself make a better decision.

Do you try new foods or recipes to keep things interesting and not feel monotonous?

Yes! I love cooking new things, trying new recipes, etc. It keeps things interesting and since I enjoy cooking, it’s a win-win.

When you go out to restaurants, do you check the menu beforehand to limit looking at unhealthy options to resist the temptation?

I do! Checking the menu beforehand is the best way for me to get an idea of the options I’ll have and mentally prepare myself. I come up with a few options that I know will be healthy but will also not leave myself feeling like I’m wanting more, even after I’ve eaten.