Yesterday started so good....and then ended with a glass of wine and cheesecake. yikes!! this morning was no better - I had sugary pastries for breakfast. gag!

more rehearsal dinner invitation photos.

OK, getting focused....

Eating right today. New workout for the gym from HERS fitness magazine. Weighing in at 160 on Monday. I did lift on Monday but skipped Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday I had a glass of wine, Wednesday I had three bites of cookie (and then threw it all out). So much distraction and so little time!

Wedding update: So many choices!!! I have over 64 engagement photos to choose from and I just can't decide! My favorite would be this at the top.

Of course Rob and I went back and forth constantly about which two to pick. Me being me, I wanted to be sure we chose different backgrounds etc. So, eventually, we chose these two.

Rehearsal Dinner Invitations went out Wednesday night. They turned out so incredible. I wish we could have done it for ALL of the invitations but my sanity and wallet would not have endured well. Here is a glimpse of what was in it.

As soon as I get the other shot I'll add it to this post.

Time is flying by and I can't seem to focus. I have enough stress - no sense in stressing about that too. I'm trying to get my desk organized at work which is where my energy is going right.

Today however, we did wedding things. I picked up some accessories for my hair to play around with - poor Rob had to deal with little girls at Claire's and Fire and Ice! haha

After shopping for over five hours, we finally purchased Rob's wedding band. How ridiculous is that? Every store we went in to we looked at the exact same thing for the exact same price. We finally ended with Littman's Jewelers at Columbia Mall - only because they had one free size change and a flat fee for the laser engraving. We chose a 7mm step tungsten band with brushed center and polished edges. The engraving, which Rob came up with on his one, will be "Michele 10-27-2007" How sweet is he? I almost cried when he told me he wanted my NAME engraved in his wedding band. I don't know why, it just struck me as so incredibly sweet. Unfortunately, my bands are both too narrow to engrave anything on to them. sigh

Here is an example of what his ring will look like

I also bought a new magazine today - Hers fitness. Maybe there is something in there to kick my ass in to gear again?

Meal 1: Oatmeal/Whey/Peaches
Meal 2: Rice/Beans/Flank Steak
Meal 3: Salad/Craisins
Meal 4: Chicken Fajita/Strawberry Daiquiri


Wedding update: Today, working on the schedule for the hair and make-up appointments. I have also ordered my thank you cards and the cardstock for the programs.

Food, not too too bad. I had to deal with the in-laws again and that is cause for at least one alcoholic beverage!

Meal 1: Pork/Blk Beans/Rice/Salad/Craisins
Meal 2: Yogurt/Whey/Peaches
Meal 3: Turkey Dogs/WW Tortilla/Beans and Onions
Meal 4: Champagne with SC Peach Cider


The invitations are in the mail!!!! Right on schedule too. Well, minus the few that I had to make corrections on and Rob still needs to stamp. That is only about 4 total. The hair appointments are scheduled as well. Of course there will be adjustments but at least the major block is taken care of!


I didn't do so well with eating today. My first meal was not until after 12 o'clock - talk about the shakes! Still weighing in at 161. Really need to get my butt moving, I've got less than 10 weeks to go!

Less that 11 weeks to go!



Meal 1: Oatmeal/Whey/Banana/Peaches
Meal 2: Pork Loin/Rice/Black Beans
Meal 3: Salad
Meal 4: Chicken/Collard Greens/Corn
Meal 5: Peach


Millions of peaches, peaches for me...Rob's parents came up on Friday and brought baskets of SC peaches. They are so incredibly yummy!!! I must eat them all before they spoil but I don't want to have to resort to baking with them - that could be deadly!


Took the pictures this weekend. I hope they turn out ok. It was soooo sunny out that we were very limited on where we could stand. I'm kind of bummed that they were not very candid. We're going to have tons of shots of pretty much the exact same pose. Oh well, as long as they make Robert and I look good, right?!

Not discussing BFL right now.

Wedding update: so many things - where do I begin??? Marek and Julie and now engaged! That is exciting to me on so many levels. Now, Rob's family can spread the attention out amongst all of us! HA!!

Picked up my wedding band and engagement ring yesterday.

Finally decided on a dress for Sunday's photos.

And, we have decided to incorporate one of the Polish wedding traditions in to our reception.

http://www.polishamericancenter.org/Wedding.htm.

Tonight our parents are all coming by for dinner. I'll try to chat with them about some of the wedding items. Tomorrow is my cousin's son's first birthday party. How fun!! Tomorrow night we're supposed to catch up with our friend Karen who'll be down from New York. Sunday is the photos. yikes!

Also, Marek and Julie have made the drive from Raleigh for the last time. His two-year assignment is over and they are now on their way to New York (for the next two years).

When I disappear, it is due to negligence on my diet/exercise. I hide in shame. How pathetic is that?

So, after a very stressful week, and bad eating and drinking, here I am. About 82 days away from my wedding day. 6 days away from my engagement photos. Somehow, I weighed in this morning at only 160. That just doesn't make sense to me so I will tread lightly this week!

Meal 1: Eggwhites/Eng Muffin

Meal 2: Chicken/Broccoli/Couscous

Meal 3: Activia Yogurt/Chicken/Broccoli
Meal 4: Broccoli/Tomato Soup/Grilled Cheese/White wine

I know I shouldn't drink but right now, it was necessary. I spent the evening explaining to my poor Robert that he needed to step up his wedding game. We made a list of all the things I could think of that needed to be taken care of still. If we can get that all done, anything that pops up unexpected later on will be a breeze. I think he may actually be catching on - at least for 30 seconds...MEN!

Wedding update: I can't believe I'm having my photos taken this weekend. PLUS, I walk in the office today and there is a wedding gift on my desk already. Now THAT freaked me out. It is way too soon for gifts isn't it? My shower is Sept 15th. That is really creeping up on my quickly. I better get my ass to the gym FAST!

Workout:TT Workout A - focuses on chest

20 min interval with increased intensity - not speed