Neat Dog Stuff

I finally got a dog! Now I spend lots of my internet time scouring for unique dog supplies. (I want my pup to be totally hip. ) I thought I would share some of the best sites/brands I’ve found. So, here they are:

Ruff Wear – For the outdoorsy, recreational dog

wag.com – Lots of unique stuff from treats to fences to shampoos

OllyDog – Collars, leashes, fold-able water bowls all with unique and graphic prints!

d-fa.com – Best for their big selection of jackets, but they also have collars and leads (one of which I’m thinking of getting…)

Mascot Dog Supply – Cool collars and leashes!

P.L.A.Y. – Dog beds with interesting prints

Purple Bone – Unique supplies out of London (they can ship to the U.S.)

 

 

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Quest for a Dog

I want to get a dog. Last night I took several “quizzes” that were supposed to tell me what kind I should get. They weren’t very helpful, as only one of them asked if I lived in an apt or house and the one that did ask, seemed to choose solely based on that. I mean, Bichon Frise?

Cute! But I’m not looking for a pillow. No offense, Bichon Frises!

The ideal dog for me would be affectionate, loyal, slightly protective, a good athletic partner, house-trained, and short-haired with little to no shedding (among other things…). Dogs that fit these needs do exist, but they really shouldn’t be stuck inside an apartment. They need a good bit of exercise every day, so having a yard where they can run free for a while would really be the best thing for them. I wouldn’t be able to guarantee an hour of intense playtime every day without having a yard.

So, that makes me sad. I have this great fantasy of my dog running beside me as I bike, walking beside me when I walk, etc. It was a reality for me when I was a kid. I’ve always had really great dogs. They were always a partner and that’s what I would like with this dog, BUT it looks like I need to pick a breed that’s smaller and probably wouldn’t be able to keep up. I’ll have to save running beside me while I bike for later? Unless I move into a house. Hm.

ANYway, I’ve been led back to where I started. Boston Terrier! We had one and he was GREAT! So quirky, adorable and affectionate! They have great personalities, in general and they’re so freakin’ cute! Our Boston was pretty athletic, too. Unfortunately, it’s hard for them to tolerate weather extremes, so hard exercise in mid summer could be uncomfortable for them. I think I could handle it, though.

They make me smile! Awww!

These are the top three I’m looking at right now:

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19021581

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19042480

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19083510

Here are some others:

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/1864460

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17999462

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/18852327

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19078543

Here are a couple of non-Bostons I like:

Jack Russell Terrier: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/18856951

Lab: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/18190638 (shouldn’t get a Lab, though!)

I want to go to the local shelter and have a good look around. I wouldn’t mind not having a Boston if I meet somepup with the right personality!

QUEST FOR A DOG! Here we go!

JR: 2011 TED Prize winner

This is really beautiful.

http://www.tedprize.org/congratulations-to-the-2011-ted-prize-winner-jr/

 

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Day 0: Rethink, Reduce, Recap

Ok, I tried to think of a clever name for this weight loss/get in shape movement.

Rethink what I put into my body and how I manage my time (so that I make room for exercise!).
Reduce the amount of food I put into my body.
Recap it via blog.

Today my light bulb moment (not being able to fit into one of my fav dresses that i’ve been able to wear for 8 years!) came at around noon, so this day isn’t really an accurate idea what I want to do, but I wanted to start logging stuff asap! I’m logging what I eat, how much I eat of it, and what time I eat it.

An overview of my plan and current eating habits:
I’m going for all around healthy eating. Veggies, fruits… lean meats. This isn’t anything extreme. I just want to bring myself back around to eating correctly. Giving my body what it needs, avoiding trash foods (maybe every now and then), and eating in correct portions. Right now I cram tons in. I eat because of stress or boredom. I’m actually lucky to not be particularly attracted to soda or candy (I rarely intake either). I don’t eat a ton of fried food either. But, I say “why not?” too often. I end up eating out for social reasons or eating things I normally wouldn’t for the company or the experience. I am naturally a healthy eater. The key is I have to HAVE the healthy food available for eating. I’ve been out of healthy food for a while now. I’ve got… Ramen and frozen pot-stickers, so I eat with my sweet boyfriend, but what he has available isn’t always the healthiest. It’s hard to keep fruits and veggies w/out going shopping often. That’s key to my predicament… Also, food has become a comfort for me. I’ve trained my brain to go to it when I want some comfort. Gotta break that connection. So, here we go!

FOOD

• 8:30am
  Large bowl of multigrain Cheerios
  1c water (don’t judge! i’m out of milk but I LOVE CERAAALLLL mmmMM!)

• 12n
  Package of chicken Ramen (Bad, I know. At least I’m being honest…)

• 3pm
  1 wheat bagel
  2T shredded cheddar cheese
  1.5t Brummel and Brown
  some Fig jelly
  H2O

• 5:30pm
  5 baked tostitos dippers
  some hummus
  SMALL amount of pulled pork w/BBQ
  Small glass of cranberry juice mixed w/Sprite

• 9:20pm
  frozen Fruit Chiller (55cal, no fat. Mostly pear puree. They’re really good!)

• 10:30pm
  Tuna pattie
  Oats and grains flatbread rounds
  Romaine lettuce
  Large glass 1/2 cranberry juice, 1/2 H2O
  little snack thingy. don’t know what it’s called.

Here’s what I did wrong: Ramen, 2 pretty big “snacks” (3pm and 5:30pm), ate dinner too late, didn’t drink nearly enough water, drank sprite (I rarely drink soda and try to avoid it completely).

EXERCISE:

Skated in circles for 2 hours, made some hits. I got a little sweaty.