Hey guys!
I am trying to find the best pair of running shoes, I have decided on Nike Free Run +2 but I HATE all the colors! I tried to customize but they don't have yellow/gold as an option, I was gonna make some sweet black and yellow ones, Pittsburgh style. Ah my search continues. Maybe I'll try finish line. Or Dick's shhhh don't tell my boss.
But I have created a new goal for myself; Stop biting my nails. It is my worst nervous habit. Every time there is a stressful situation or even when I'm just bored, I bite my nails. When I'm running late, my whole hand is in my mouth. It's gross and disgusting but it's something I've done my whole life. And as of today I am 1 day without biting my nails. I painted them, so to not mess up the nail polish, I can't bite my nails. Of course I want to bite them but I'm giving this a real shot, because I want to have nice looking nails and not stubs. I don't know many people who still bite their nails, but I hope if you know what I'm talking about and maybe you can give it a try too.
But I have been on track with my weight loss since I got my stitches out. There are days when I just don't want to work out. I feel like I have been out of the running/moving game for too long and when I was doing it, it was for a purpose, playing volleyball. Now it's to feel better about myself but some days I feel perfectly fine about myself so I feel I don't need to workout, but that is a lame excuse. I just think I'm not the right person to motivate myself to get on the treadmill. I need a trainer. Yelling at me and telling me what to do. Like on TV. It just gets difficult to do it when all I want to do is sleep. And I am still very busy these days. It gets crazy sometimes but I just need to get through it. I'm an "adult" now so I guess these are the things I need to deal with. Is there a go back to my childhood days button?
Friday, February 10, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Hello!
What a great run I just had! I'm all sweaty, it's great!
Just wanted to share with you that my friend Annie, has written a healthy living blog on our local Patch.com and wanted to share the link with you! She talks about certain diets and cookbooks that you should or should not use! It's a great article! So proud of her!
http://peters.patch.com/blog_posts/cookbooks-for-successful-resolutions
I also have been looking at certain recipes that I want to try. I want to kinda eat the same things that I love but with a more healthy spin on them. Like chicken or mac and cheese, I just have to make it myself instead of someone else that's all. I also have noticed that I have been binge eating a little more than I'd like to, at night. So I'm trying really hard to cut that out because I binge eat a lot after dinner. Hopefully there is a healthy way to figure that out than to stave myself and then eat everything in sight. I also need to get the blender out so I can make some fruit smoothies for the morning before I walk out the door or while I'm at work. I need to start putting these things into my everyday living that way it's not a chore when I have to remember to do it.
But I'm hoping the rest of your workouts and diets are going well, I know it's hard! But just think of the slamming body you want to have and by summer you will have it! If you just keep up with it, that's all! Right mind=sexy body.
What a great run I just had! I'm all sweaty, it's great!
Just wanted to share with you that my friend Annie, has written a healthy living blog on our local Patch.com and wanted to share the link with you! She talks about certain diets and cookbooks that you should or should not use! It's a great article! So proud of her!
http://peters.patch.com/blog_posts/cookbooks-for-successful-resolutions
I also have been looking at certain recipes that I want to try. I want to kinda eat the same things that I love but with a more healthy spin on them. Like chicken or mac and cheese, I just have to make it myself instead of someone else that's all. I also have noticed that I have been binge eating a little more than I'd like to, at night. So I'm trying really hard to cut that out because I binge eat a lot after dinner. Hopefully there is a healthy way to figure that out than to stave myself and then eat everything in sight. I also need to get the blender out so I can make some fruit smoothies for the morning before I walk out the door or while I'm at work. I need to start putting these things into my everyday living that way it's not a chore when I have to remember to do it.
But I'm hoping the rest of your workouts and diets are going well, I know it's hard! But just think of the slamming body you want to have and by summer you will have it! If you just keep up with it, that's all! Right mind=sexy body.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sorry about that
Hey guys,
Sorry I have not posted in a really long time, I had some minor surgery and had 10 stitches in my leg which limited my exercise for 13 days. But got them out and now I'm back on track. I did stray away from my healthy living for a couple of "cheat days" but now I am back. Tonight for dinner, shrimp salad with some peas.
Also I have been thinking about going vegetarian for lent. Of course I will eat fish, but I know I will have to make the full commitment to do it strong, because I know my parents won't be right there with me. They love their steak. So I will just have to make my meals before the week and just keep with it. But not 100% on that yet, I'll get back to you.
But I also want to get back into yoga on a weekly basis. They have classes at the rec center but sometimes I can't go during those times, so I'll have to look into that as well. But now I have a crazy schedule, I have started babysitting 2 days a week which gives me less time off and with my regular job and my once a week night job, I would just rather lay in bed than run on the treadmill. And I know you know what I'm talking about but some nights or mornings, I just need to get my ass out of bed and do at least 20 mins on the treadmill. I just have to do it.
I have also been gently easing myself into cooking. As some of you know, cooking is not my forte. I'm not a big fan. As Brianna's mom, Pam, would say "(Food) tastes so much better when someone else makes it for you" And she is absolutely right. But I have the app, Pinterest, on my iPhone and there are recipes and workout tips on there all the time, so if you don't have it yet, get it. You will probably be on the waiting list for a couple days, but it's worth the wait. Such good ideas and tips. I also cannot wait until it is warm again, which is when I want to start biking on the trail. I used to ride my bike everywhere when I was a kid, and I just miss the wind in my hair. Also its great exercise.
Just need to get back on track. Still playing volleyball though! And I'm trying to get on another team whenever this is done, so if anyone wants to do it with me, you let me know! I want to end it with a quote I saw today on, Pinterest. Eat not for the body you have but for the body you want.
Sorry I have not posted in a really long time, I had some minor surgery and had 10 stitches in my leg which limited my exercise for 13 days. But got them out and now I'm back on track. I did stray away from my healthy living for a couple of "cheat days" but now I am back. Tonight for dinner, shrimp salad with some peas.
Also I have been thinking about going vegetarian for lent. Of course I will eat fish, but I know I will have to make the full commitment to do it strong, because I know my parents won't be right there with me. They love their steak. So I will just have to make my meals before the week and just keep with it. But not 100% on that yet, I'll get back to you.
But I also want to get back into yoga on a weekly basis. They have classes at the rec center but sometimes I can't go during those times, so I'll have to look into that as well. But now I have a crazy schedule, I have started babysitting 2 days a week which gives me less time off and with my regular job and my once a week night job, I would just rather lay in bed than run on the treadmill. And I know you know what I'm talking about but some nights or mornings, I just need to get my ass out of bed and do at least 20 mins on the treadmill. I just have to do it.
I have also been gently easing myself into cooking. As some of you know, cooking is not my forte. I'm not a big fan. As Brianna's mom, Pam, would say "(Food) tastes so much better when someone else makes it for you" And she is absolutely right. But I have the app, Pinterest, on my iPhone and there are recipes and workout tips on there all the time, so if you don't have it yet, get it. You will probably be on the waiting list for a couple days, but it's worth the wait. Such good ideas and tips. I also cannot wait until it is warm again, which is when I want to start biking on the trail. I used to ride my bike everywhere when I was a kid, and I just miss the wind in my hair. Also its great exercise.
Just need to get back on track. Still playing volleyball though! And I'm trying to get on another team whenever this is done, so if anyone wants to do it with me, you let me know! I want to end it with a quote I saw today on, Pinterest. Eat not for the body you have but for the body you want.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
God I've missed this
Today was a great day!
Today I finally got back into playing volleyball.
My sport. My passion. And at one point in time, my everything.
I was asked to join a team by my old coach because her friend needed an extra player. And now I am so thankful she thought of me. I didn't know a single person, but showing up tonight was definitely what I needed. I needed to be apart of a team and actually do what I love to do! And what a workout! I love coming home and being all smelly after a great night of volleyball. I miss it so. I am so excited to keep playing and I want to keep playing! This league has games all year round so if anyone wants to make a team let me know!
And same old same old, I've been eating healthy and walking/running every day and if I feel like it I'll pop in a P90X DVD. Also got weights to start out with as well, I wanna see some guns. This just makes me feel on cloud 9, and I don't know if it's from the adrenaline high or me just missing playing but I always want to play and it seems like no one else does or I don't get an invite. So now I am starting out with new people and hopefully some new friends! Ah I wish this was more than once a week but then I feel like I really wouldn't have a life more than I do now. So once a week sounds perfect.
And that's what this is, perfect. Nothing more and nothing less but perfect.
Today I finally got back into playing volleyball.
My sport. My passion. And at one point in time, my everything.
I was asked to join a team by my old coach because her friend needed an extra player. And now I am so thankful she thought of me. I didn't know a single person, but showing up tonight was definitely what I needed. I needed to be apart of a team and actually do what I love to do! And what a workout! I love coming home and being all smelly after a great night of volleyball. I miss it so. I am so excited to keep playing and I want to keep playing! This league has games all year round so if anyone wants to make a team let me know!
And same old same old, I've been eating healthy and walking/running every day and if I feel like it I'll pop in a P90X DVD. Also got weights to start out with as well, I wanna see some guns. This just makes me feel on cloud 9, and I don't know if it's from the adrenaline high or me just missing playing but I always want to play and it seems like no one else does or I don't get an invite. So now I am starting out with new people and hopefully some new friends! Ah I wish this was more than once a week but then I feel like I really wouldn't have a life more than I do now. So once a week sounds perfect.
And that's what this is, perfect. Nothing more and nothing less but perfect.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Slow and steady wins the race
Hey guys, sorry about not posting yesterday, had other things on my mind.
But wanted to give you an update. Still on track with the diet! It's definitely easier this time around than over the summer. I have been feeling better physically and I feel more alert during the day, because I haven't been putting junk in my system. Also, I got invited to play on a volleyball team for Pittsburgh Sports League! It is once a week and I am so excited to play! I have always been looking for places to play volleyball and I definitely want to keep that going. I feel by doing this I can exercise by doing what I LOVE to do. I can also meet new people because I don't know anyone on my team. A friend of a friend needed an extra person to play with them so I'm so excited that she thought of me! But I see this as an opportunity to meet new people and maybe make some new friends that love to do what I love to do and hopefully make some volleyball connections.
But none the less, I have not been working out. I have just been out of the workout scene in the longest time that it's definitely hard to get back into the mental state of getting up, and putting my body through that. But just with the diet alone I have been fitting better in my clothes and jeans, something is happening and I am loving it. I just have to get that extra push to get myself out of bed in the morning and doing something, P90X or the treadmill, anything really. I need to tighten up my mid- section if you will.
I also got my mom into working out as well. She has her own diet to worry about though so we don't follow the same rules. For those of you who don't know, my mom has the disease Celiac Sprue, which is when your body has an allergic reaction to Gluten or wheat. She can't have bread, pasta, pizza, pretzels, anything with gluten in it. So she has to make up for some of the foods she can't eat. But at the same time, it's genetic and I have to be aware of the fact that I may develop this disease someday. Which if that day ever comes, I know there will be a mourning period for pizza. I miss pizza, even now I could go for some pizza or some chips and dip. Even if i have low fat sour cream and fat free ranch dip with light chips, it will NOT be the same as regular sour cream with regular ranch dip and ruffled chips. Ah chips.
But I do need to try new and healthy recipes and really make more of an effort to work out. At least get on the treadmill! I also need to keep up with my bedtime habits. Because sometimes I just get so lazy that I don't take my contacts out or wash my face and you know what that means, styes and zits. And no one wants that. But over all I am so happy to be back in with volleyball and I hope I can keep going to it. I miss it even more now than I did a year ago, and I'm so glad that I have this chance to do it again. And I am happy that I am feeling better than I was, I really feel like there is progress happening and I want it to keep going!
Keeping up with the diet and making more of an effort to exercise is all that I need to focus on right now and I hope I can get back on that track.
But wanted to give you an update. Still on track with the diet! It's definitely easier this time around than over the summer. I have been feeling better physically and I feel more alert during the day, because I haven't been putting junk in my system. Also, I got invited to play on a volleyball team for Pittsburgh Sports League! It is once a week and I am so excited to play! I have always been looking for places to play volleyball and I definitely want to keep that going. I feel by doing this I can exercise by doing what I LOVE to do. I can also meet new people because I don't know anyone on my team. A friend of a friend needed an extra person to play with them so I'm so excited that she thought of me! But I see this as an opportunity to meet new people and maybe make some new friends that love to do what I love to do and hopefully make some volleyball connections.
But none the less, I have not been working out. I have just been out of the workout scene in the longest time that it's definitely hard to get back into the mental state of getting up, and putting my body through that. But just with the diet alone I have been fitting better in my clothes and jeans, something is happening and I am loving it. I just have to get that extra push to get myself out of bed in the morning and doing something, P90X or the treadmill, anything really. I need to tighten up my mid- section if you will.
I also got my mom into working out as well. She has her own diet to worry about though so we don't follow the same rules. For those of you who don't know, my mom has the disease Celiac Sprue, which is when your body has an allergic reaction to Gluten or wheat. She can't have bread, pasta, pizza, pretzels, anything with gluten in it. So she has to make up for some of the foods she can't eat. But at the same time, it's genetic and I have to be aware of the fact that I may develop this disease someday. Which if that day ever comes, I know there will be a mourning period for pizza. I miss pizza, even now I could go for some pizza or some chips and dip. Even if i have low fat sour cream and fat free ranch dip with light chips, it will NOT be the same as regular sour cream with regular ranch dip and ruffled chips. Ah chips.
But I do need to try new and healthy recipes and really make more of an effort to work out. At least get on the treadmill! I also need to keep up with my bedtime habits. Because sometimes I just get so lazy that I don't take my contacts out or wash my face and you know what that means, styes and zits. And no one wants that. But over all I am so happy to be back in with volleyball and I hope I can keep going to it. I miss it even more now than I did a year ago, and I'm so glad that I have this chance to do it again. And I am happy that I am feeling better than I was, I really feel like there is progress happening and I want it to keep going!
Keeping up with the diet and making more of an effort to exercise is all that I need to focus on right now and I hope I can get back on that track.
Friday, January 13, 2012
One day, I'll get out of here
Hey people, today I hit a road block. Got home from a long day at work and just wanted to sit. And today started that lovely time of month where I cry at toilet paper commercials and sleep all the time. So today was just a diet day. I don't like to workout late at night because it will just make me stay up all night.
But today I felt like every other day when I don't want to be home. I really really wish I had my own place. Living with my parents can be difficult at times. I feel like the magazine on the coffee table isn't the end of the world but when I'm in the middle of getting ready for work or doing something on my computer, I HAVE to move it or the whole wide world will blow up if I don't. Another thing is, I like to do laundry by myself and when no one is home, which is rare because lately I don't have days off. Because if I leave it alone and go upstairs, someone aka my Dad puts it in the dryer and then some of my clothes shrink. I am confined to my room most of the time because I know if I go out there a fight will ensue or I will have to do a non important thing (in my eyes) that very second or the fate of the free world will be over if I don't.
It makes it difficult to be motivated about myself when I don't want to leave my room. And to top it all off I just paid a $300 student loan bill and it makes me so mad because I could be using that $300 for rent or bills at my own apartment. What was the use of going to college just to work part time?! And I can't get full time at my job, even though I would like to, because of my student loans! I can't work more than 29 hours a week or else I can't get the reduced amount. And $300 is not reduced, the reduction only lasts a year and then you have to re apply. And so with my student loans all averaging about $390 a month, which makes me sick, I am still at home...indefinitely. I know most people are in the same boat as me, but you don't live with my Dad. Everyone has their issues with their parents and I know I have mine, it just gets a little overwhelming when I don't see eye to eye with him all the time. Which makes me want to down some cheese fries and a chocolate shake.
But back to me, today I ate very healthy. Breakfast: yogurt and an apple. Lunch: salad with Italian dressing, and for dinner: eggplant Parmesan. snacks: half a bag of light pop corn and peanut butter with graham crackers. I have been looking online at different recipes for me to try, but another thing is, I like to do that by myself. Or my mom will be looking over my shoulder at all times making sure I'm doing it right or if she can help. If I already know how to make something, I don't mind but if it's something new I don't want to screw up in front of anyone. I want to make breakfasts that I can freeze and then the night before I have to work I can take it out and have it be ready to go the next morning. I also want to make new dinners because I feel in this house we make the same things over and over again and maybe not the healthiest.
But tomorrow needs to be back on track. I need to make myself better and not worry about my other problems. I do always have to keep working on myself and my relationships with my parents but I need to focus on my healthy living. It's just so hard when all I wanna do now is sleep and cry because the bear can't get the toilet paper off his butt.
But today I felt like every other day when I don't want to be home. I really really wish I had my own place. Living with my parents can be difficult at times. I feel like the magazine on the coffee table isn't the end of the world but when I'm in the middle of getting ready for work or doing something on my computer, I HAVE to move it or the whole wide world will blow up if I don't. Another thing is, I like to do laundry by myself and when no one is home, which is rare because lately I don't have days off. Because if I leave it alone and go upstairs, someone aka my Dad puts it in the dryer and then some of my clothes shrink. I am confined to my room most of the time because I know if I go out there a fight will ensue or I will have to do a non important thing (in my eyes) that very second or the fate of the free world will be over if I don't.
It makes it difficult to be motivated about myself when I don't want to leave my room. And to top it all off I just paid a $300 student loan bill and it makes me so mad because I could be using that $300 for rent or bills at my own apartment. What was the use of going to college just to work part time?! And I can't get full time at my job, even though I would like to, because of my student loans! I can't work more than 29 hours a week or else I can't get the reduced amount. And $300 is not reduced, the reduction only lasts a year and then you have to re apply. And so with my student loans all averaging about $390 a month, which makes me sick, I am still at home...indefinitely. I know most people are in the same boat as me, but you don't live with my Dad. Everyone has their issues with their parents and I know I have mine, it just gets a little overwhelming when I don't see eye to eye with him all the time. Which makes me want to down some cheese fries and a chocolate shake.
But back to me, today I ate very healthy. Breakfast: yogurt and an apple. Lunch: salad with Italian dressing, and for dinner: eggplant Parmesan. snacks: half a bag of light pop corn and peanut butter with graham crackers. I have been looking online at different recipes for me to try, but another thing is, I like to do that by myself. Or my mom will be looking over my shoulder at all times making sure I'm doing it right or if she can help. If I already know how to make something, I don't mind but if it's something new I don't want to screw up in front of anyone. I want to make breakfasts that I can freeze and then the night before I have to work I can take it out and have it be ready to go the next morning. I also want to make new dinners because I feel in this house we make the same things over and over again and maybe not the healthiest.
But tomorrow needs to be back on track. I need to make myself better and not worry about my other problems. I do always have to keep working on myself and my relationships with my parents but I need to focus on my healthy living. It's just so hard when all I wanna do now is sleep and cry because the bear can't get the toilet paper off his butt.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Same old same old
Hey people!
Short blog today. Today was my off day, mainly because I didn't have enough hours in the day to exercise, but definitely kept with my diet, did have one slice of cheese! So sue me. But I do love hear about new recipes for healthy living! Brianna LOVES to cook and she is a veg (that's a vegetarian not a lazy person) so every time I have one of her dinners I know it's gonna be good and healthy! She has this salmon recipe that is to die for! And I want to start making my own dinners and my own breakfasts so it can be quick and easy when I'm heading out the door! But all in all my legs are still extremely sore and i just can't believe I put myself through that, but it's what I have to do to look smoking hot! Well another good way to keep healthy is have a routine and it's about my bed time!
Keep going with your healthy habits!
Short blog today. Today was my off day, mainly because I didn't have enough hours in the day to exercise, but definitely kept with my diet, did have one slice of cheese! So sue me. But I do love hear about new recipes for healthy living! Brianna LOVES to cook and she is a veg (that's a vegetarian not a lazy person) so every time I have one of her dinners I know it's gonna be good and healthy! She has this salmon recipe that is to die for! And I want to start making my own dinners and my own breakfasts so it can be quick and easy when I'm heading out the door! But all in all my legs are still extremely sore and i just can't believe I put myself through that, but it's what I have to do to look smoking hot! Well another good way to keep healthy is have a routine and it's about my bed time!
Keep going with your healthy habits!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
I love feeling not bloated!
So today was a struggle to say the least, totally and completely sore! Can barely walk and I would just rather stretch for the whole day. Decided to do some yoga today. Took a class in college and LOVED it! You really should try it if you haven't. It gets your body moving and your heart rate up. It definitely helped my sore muscles feel some blood run through them. I also ate LOTS of veggies today, salads and carrots mostly, but even though it's only day 3 I feel good. Usually after a meal or a snack I feel so bloated all the time and every time. I feel like I can fit into my jeans when I'm not bloated and right now I feel I could fit into a size 2. It's definitely a great feeling that I want to keep.
Today I also looked at other exercise routines, I have the Xbox 360 with Kinect. I have the game Dance Central and let me tell you, you sweat! Don't believe those commercials where the girls and guys are in their part outfits just casually dancing to Usher, all lies. Every time I've played I've broken out in a sweat. So I want to get back into that game as well and I also have Kinect Sports Season 1. The most strenuous game on that one is track. Running in place can take a lot out of you! I do still want to keep with P90X but it's a definite struggle to pop in that DVD so as long as I am doing something everyday then I can't hate on myself for that. There are also other fitness games I would like to try. Are there still stores out there that you can rent video games? I hope so! Maybe I'll give the Micheal Jackson Experience a try or Zumba. I heard Zumba is a great way to move. My friend Kristin was really into it in the fall, so maybe I can give that a try. You should try other things to see what you like and don't like, so you can get a routine down.
After 3 days I want cheese. I want cheese so badly it's insane! I'm trying to limit myself to just a sandwich slice if needed but I miss cheese. But I have not had a headache yet and I have known for a while that is the reason so I just have to keep going with that to be healthy. I am looking at my diet book and some of the things in there I definitely don't want to eat. Kale, leeks? Sounds absolutely god awful. I know they're good for you but wouldn't you rather have needles being poked at you than eat leeks, whatever that is. But the book also says to never let yourself get extremely hungry that you're eating anything and everything in sight. I feel I do this a lot. Then I just end up eating whatever I can find, I need to learn to not do that, because it's definitely happened more times than I can count.
But over all this has really been a motivator for myself and I hope for other people! I wanted to thank you for all the love and support that I have gotten over the last couple of days and I don't want this to end! This is only day 3 but I feel I can keep this up for real this time. This blog has really been a motivator and I really appreciate it from all my friends and family! So get out there and try something new! And then tell me!
Today I also looked at other exercise routines, I have the Xbox 360 with Kinect. I have the game Dance Central and let me tell you, you sweat! Don't believe those commercials where the girls and guys are in their part outfits just casually dancing to Usher, all lies. Every time I've played I've broken out in a sweat. So I want to get back into that game as well and I also have Kinect Sports Season 1. The most strenuous game on that one is track. Running in place can take a lot out of you! I do still want to keep with P90X but it's a definite struggle to pop in that DVD so as long as I am doing something everyday then I can't hate on myself for that. There are also other fitness games I would like to try. Are there still stores out there that you can rent video games? I hope so! Maybe I'll give the Micheal Jackson Experience a try or Zumba. I heard Zumba is a great way to move. My friend Kristin was really into it in the fall, so maybe I can give that a try. You should try other things to see what you like and don't like, so you can get a routine down.
After 3 days I want cheese. I want cheese so badly it's insane! I'm trying to limit myself to just a sandwich slice if needed but I miss cheese. But I have not had a headache yet and I have known for a while that is the reason so I just have to keep going with that to be healthy. I am looking at my diet book and some of the things in there I definitely don't want to eat. Kale, leeks? Sounds absolutely god awful. I know they're good for you but wouldn't you rather have needles being poked at you than eat leeks, whatever that is. But the book also says to never let yourself get extremely hungry that you're eating anything and everything in sight. I feel I do this a lot. Then I just end up eating whatever I can find, I need to learn to not do that, because it's definitely happened more times than I can count.
But over all this has really been a motivator for myself and I hope for other people! I wanted to thank you for all the love and support that I have gotten over the last couple of days and I don't want this to end! This is only day 3 but I feel I can keep this up for real this time. This blog has really been a motivator and I really appreciate it from all my friends and family! So get out there and try something new! And then tell me!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Geez Louise
I am hitting that place in my exercise routine where I want to give up, yes after 2 days I told you I was out of shape. I put in the P90X DVD and wanted to give up after 5 mins. Today I am definitely sore from yesterday so it was a little difficult to keep up with, so I only did half of the workout and decided to run/walk instead. I ran/walked for 2 miles, got my heart rate up and sweated...a lot!
Today as I was watching Live with Kelly, they had a healthy segment about lunch. I learned that wraps are NOT the best thing to eat, whole wheat bread is better. And of course mayonnaise is bad for you, and usually I'm all for eating mayo but only limited amounts. But I learned that mustard is better for you, with less calories AND it helps with migraines so eat all the mustard you want!
I am definitely struggling. I would just rather sit on the couch and not do anything, but I have to at least exercise for 20 mins a day. It's taking all that I have to pop in that DVD or plug in the tread mill. But if I keep my goals in my head at all times then I know I can push forward. This is what I am going to do tonight, make a list of all my goals that I have set to accomplish and write them down on a piece of paper and hang it in front of my computer, where I stare the most. And look at them every single day to remind myself to keep moving forward. There will be times where I want to give up completely. But I am determined. If I don't work out to one DVD a day, that's fine! I can take my doggies for a walk or run/walk on the tread mill, just as long as I'm moving my body and eating right.
I've been thinking a lot about my friend Annie, has made the decision to live a healthy life style and I am so proud of her for that. She has a Facebook page, Tiny Bites of Annie, where she posts recipes and health tips on how you can change your lifestyle one tiny step at a time. She is committed to living that way and I don't know if I will ever be that way, but I am willing to tip toe around the idea but definitely keep going with my diet.
I wish there was a way I could think of the way I want to look and then wake up the next morning and have it be that way. But I know that will never ever happen, so I have to work at it. I have to exercise and I have to eat healthy. I just need to keep thinking of how I want to look in the mirror and if it's not the exact number on the scale then that's okay too, and maybe I will do more to lose those extra pounds but if I feel good about myself, then that's all that matters. This blog is a definite motivator for me, I have never done anything like this before. But just seeing people read it makes me think that you want to know more about what's going on with me. And I hope you read this and then when you see me, you know that I'm not lying. We all need to keep moving towards our goals all the time and you are helping me towards mine.
Today as I was watching Live with Kelly, they had a healthy segment about lunch. I learned that wraps are NOT the best thing to eat, whole wheat bread is better. And of course mayonnaise is bad for you, and usually I'm all for eating mayo but only limited amounts. But I learned that mustard is better for you, with less calories AND it helps with migraines so eat all the mustard you want!
I am definitely struggling. I would just rather sit on the couch and not do anything, but I have to at least exercise for 20 mins a day. It's taking all that I have to pop in that DVD or plug in the tread mill. But if I keep my goals in my head at all times then I know I can push forward. This is what I am going to do tonight, make a list of all my goals that I have set to accomplish and write them down on a piece of paper and hang it in front of my computer, where I stare the most. And look at them every single day to remind myself to keep moving forward. There will be times where I want to give up completely. But I am determined. If I don't work out to one DVD a day, that's fine! I can take my doggies for a walk or run/walk on the tread mill, just as long as I'm moving my body and eating right.
I've been thinking a lot about my friend Annie, has made the decision to live a healthy life style and I am so proud of her for that. She has a Facebook page, Tiny Bites of Annie, where she posts recipes and health tips on how you can change your lifestyle one tiny step at a time. She is committed to living that way and I don't know if I will ever be that way, but I am willing to tip toe around the idea but definitely keep going with my diet.
I wish there was a way I could think of the way I want to look and then wake up the next morning and have it be that way. But I know that will never ever happen, so I have to work at it. I have to exercise and I have to eat healthy. I just need to keep thinking of how I want to look in the mirror and if it's not the exact number on the scale then that's okay too, and maybe I will do more to lose those extra pounds but if I feel good about myself, then that's all that matters. This blog is a definite motivator for me, I have never done anything like this before. But just seeing people read it makes me think that you want to know more about what's going on with me. And I hope you read this and then when you see me, you know that I'm not lying. We all need to keep moving towards our goals all the time and you are helping me towards mine.
Monday, January 9, 2012
So far so okay.
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I learned about the 17 Day Diet on Good Morning America, it's cycles of 17 days with different foods in them and different ways of adding healthy foods into your life. I have the book so it helps me figure out what I can and cannot eat and some guidelines of how to eat at every meal. These first 17 days are called Accelerate. You eat very lean meats, veggies, yogurts and fruit but not after 2 p.m. because fruit is a carb. Another thing I am concentrating on is not eating so much cheese. Those of you who don't know, I get migraines when I eat too much cheese, and by too much I mean more than 2 slices of pizza cheese. I can have one slice of cheese on my sandwich, preferably yellow American and cottage cheese. But anything more than that, it's in bed for days and getting sick that night. My parents have learned not to make anything with cheese for me and add their cheese later. But cheese is also a fat and hopefully by really limiting or eliminating it I won't have so many headaches and lose a couple extra pounds.
With my diet, every morning I need to wake up and drink a full glass of hot water that has half of a lemon squeezed into it. It's supposed to stimulate your digestive juices. And including that glass of water I am to drink 7 more glasses by the end of the day. So that's constantly have a bottle or glass of water beside me at all times, hey if that's what it takes.
Today didn't start out the best, totally didn't accomplish my goal of setting my alarm for 7:45 and not hitting the snooze button 10+ times. Yeah slept on and off until about 9:20. Scrambled but managed to find myself a nice enough lunch; chicken salad, two clementines and an apple. So I left without making any coffee as well, and I just need my coffee in the morning. So I stopped at McDonald's for coffee, they have the best deal for what you get. And they also have this new oatmeal, fruit and maple as well as new apple cinnamon walnut. I decided to try to fruit and maple oatmeal. Now I know what you're thinking, McDonald's?! But they have promoted it as under 300 calories and it's not a gigantic portion size, it filled me up completely and wasn't bad either. Then when I got home, it was work out time. Time to see how P90X was gonna go. Today was Chest & Back. Lots of push ups, LOTS of pull ups. Started off strong but then quickly realized how out of shape I was. Around 12 minutes left to go in the workout, I was doing more god awful push ups saying in my head "I don't want to do this. I don't want to do this." But 5 years ago I could do 100 push ups with no problem and now I can barely do 20. I now see that I needed help badly and I'm glad I am doing this. At the beginning of the workout DVD it says; Decide. Commit. Succeed. And that is just want I wanted to do. I have decided to make a change, and committed to it, and hopefully with a positive outcome.P90X is not easy, it's definitely the most intense exercise DVD I've worked out to. But with the results that I have seen and heard about, it has to be doing something right.
Thinking about the day makes me realize what a long journey I have ahead of me. Lots of struggle and maybe at times laziness. I usually get on these exercise kicks and then quit after a week. But I just cannot do that this time. This is the time it's gonna work. This is my time. And I hope you guys out there realize that this is your time too. This is your year to make one time count. And I'm making my count right now.
I hope you girls just like me out there are making a change or headed towards that direction. I know that you can do it. So many of my friends have said things to me about how proud of me they are and that means so much to me. It makes me keep moving forward. And I don't want to disappoint any of you. I am doing this for you as much as me. We can do this together.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
As I'm thinking...
As I'm thinking about the year ahead, and even the day ahead, I just wanted to say that this transformation is for me and me alone. It might affect some people down the road but I am hoping in a positive way. I don't want to change my life, I want to make my life better.
Here is my predicted routine that I have set:
Every night, try to get ready for bed between 10:00-10:30, unless needed else where.
Wash my face.
I used to have acne very very badly until I went to a dermatologist when I was in 9th grade. I started the drug Accutain, the summer before 10th grade. It is a very dangerous drug, it has some effects of depression which can lead to suicide and, being a girl, if I was pregnant very serious effects on the baby which could result in birth defects, mental problems or death. I do not regret going on the drug at all, if I didn't I would probably feel worse about myself today. Sure I have the occasional flare up but that is because of stress and the dirt on my face when I sleep with my make up on. If I keep my face clean and clear then I will feel better about myself.
Brush my teeth, because morning breath is rough.
And when I'm done with all that, make sure I have everything ready for the next day, maybe start making my lunches the night before so I'm not scrambling the next morning. Have my coffee ready to go in the coffee maker so I all I have to do is push a button. Maybe have my clothes in mind or at least clean. I have a big problem with doing laundry these days. I like doing it when no one is home so I'm not bugged with other things and forget about it, I like to do it while I'm watching TV in the basement or now exercising, so when the washer is done I immediately put it in the dryer. And on the weekends my parents are doing their laundry, and I am gone during the day like they are so in return, no clean clothes. Another new goal, start doing laundry whether someone is there or not.
And when all that is done, I go to sleep, hopefully for at least 7-8 hours, and wake up.
Wake up routine:
Set my alarm for 7:45 a whole 15 minutes earlier than I usually get up. Also I'm gonna try to hit the snooze button only ONCE, not 6.
Get up turn on coffee pot.
Change into workout clothes.
Go downstairs and do P90X for 1 hour. (Hopefully I will be done at 8:45)
Shower and get ready to start my day.
And then start the process all over again.
Also when I am doing this, if things get too crazy or I can't do a workout one day, I cannot stress over it and give up. My friend Hannah told me that and she is totally right. If I had a really bad day at work and just want to sit on the couch or lay in bed and watch a movie with a nice glass of wine in my hand, then I'm gonna do it! But I can't make a habit out of it. One day a week if needed.
As I'm thinking about doing all of this, I'm thinking about my friend Chris who has been doing his workout routine for years and he looks amazing. He also had body issues as well and he was determined to not have them anymore. He started going to the gym in college and went on a diet. He looks absolutely amazing now and he should really know that everyone thinks the same way I do.
The reason why I'm doing this is so I don't gain anymore weight. I want to be fit and happy about the way I look. Everyday I look in the mirror and say "I'm so effing fat" or I look at a picture and think "Wow I don't look that fat in that one". I also have the problem of thinking about how I used to look and constantly compare myself to that person. "Everyone gains weight in college", everyone says. Yes, but I'm not in college anymore. It's time to make a change and a change to a better life.
I plan on posting my current weight tomorrow. The best time to weigh yourself is in the morning after you use the bathroom. I actually don't know how much I weigh now, my goal weight is 120-123 lbs. I feel, from what I will see tomorrow, I have a long journey ahead of me, and I hope some of you can take that journey with me.
Tomorrow is the day that everything changes, I hope I have the support of my friends and family and all of you reading this...who ever you are.
Here is my predicted routine that I have set:
Every night, try to get ready for bed between 10:00-10:30, unless needed else where.
Wash my face.
I used to have acne very very badly until I went to a dermatologist when I was in 9th grade. I started the drug Accutain, the summer before 10th grade. It is a very dangerous drug, it has some effects of depression which can lead to suicide and, being a girl, if I was pregnant very serious effects on the baby which could result in birth defects, mental problems or death. I do not regret going on the drug at all, if I didn't I would probably feel worse about myself today. Sure I have the occasional flare up but that is because of stress and the dirt on my face when I sleep with my make up on. If I keep my face clean and clear then I will feel better about myself.
Brush my teeth, because morning breath is rough.
And when I'm done with all that, make sure I have everything ready for the next day, maybe start making my lunches the night before so I'm not scrambling the next morning. Have my coffee ready to go in the coffee maker so I all I have to do is push a button. Maybe have my clothes in mind or at least clean. I have a big problem with doing laundry these days. I like doing it when no one is home so I'm not bugged with other things and forget about it, I like to do it while I'm watching TV in the basement or now exercising, so when the washer is done I immediately put it in the dryer. And on the weekends my parents are doing their laundry, and I am gone during the day like they are so in return, no clean clothes. Another new goal, start doing laundry whether someone is there or not.
And when all that is done, I go to sleep, hopefully for at least 7-8 hours, and wake up.
Wake up routine:
Set my alarm for 7:45 a whole 15 minutes earlier than I usually get up. Also I'm gonna try to hit the snooze button only ONCE, not 6.
Get up turn on coffee pot.
Change into workout clothes.
Go downstairs and do P90X for 1 hour. (Hopefully I will be done at 8:45)
Shower and get ready to start my day.
And then start the process all over again.
Also when I am doing this, if things get too crazy or I can't do a workout one day, I cannot stress over it and give up. My friend Hannah told me that and she is totally right. If I had a really bad day at work and just want to sit on the couch or lay in bed and watch a movie with a nice glass of wine in my hand, then I'm gonna do it! But I can't make a habit out of it. One day a week if needed.
As I'm thinking about doing all of this, I'm thinking about my friend Chris who has been doing his workout routine for years and he looks amazing. He also had body issues as well and he was determined to not have them anymore. He started going to the gym in college and went on a diet. He looks absolutely amazing now and he should really know that everyone thinks the same way I do.
The reason why I'm doing this is so I don't gain anymore weight. I want to be fit and happy about the way I look. Everyday I look in the mirror and say "I'm so effing fat" or I look at a picture and think "Wow I don't look that fat in that one". I also have the problem of thinking about how I used to look and constantly compare myself to that person. "Everyone gains weight in college", everyone says. Yes, but I'm not in college anymore. It's time to make a change and a change to a better life.
I plan on posting my current weight tomorrow. The best time to weigh yourself is in the morning after you use the bathroom. I actually don't know how much I weigh now, my goal weight is 120-123 lbs. I feel, from what I will see tomorrow, I have a long journey ahead of me, and I hope some of you can take that journey with me.
Tomorrow is the day that everything changes, I hope I have the support of my friends and family and all of you reading this...who ever you are.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Today is Day 1, here we go!
Hello. And welcome to my life!
If you don't already know who I am then I will tell you a little bit about myself, My Name is Jeanna, that's like Gina except spelled the correct way. (sorry girls out there with the wrong spelling of their own name) I am 23 years old and I am a college graduate. Yes, be amazed people I am in massive amounts of debt and cannot pay it off because no one will hire me. Everyone keeps saying how this economy will turn around and all that bull shit, but I see this as a way to save money...even if it means living in my parents house for the rest of my life. But let me get to the real reason you are reading this...
As you already know I live at home, did I mention I am single? Its surprising yes I know, what is a smart, witty, "attractive" girl like me doing without a man in my life is beyond me. But I definitely think it has something to do with the amount of guys I have "hooked-up" with especially one, let's call him Nad. Nad pisses me off, a lot and I let him walk all over me. So as a challenge, to myself, I thought I would see if I could finally "fix" him but that was never going to happen in a million years. Sometimes I thought it was because I had not looked liked I used to, do you see my picture there?! I look like a girl just shy of the 18th donut that the shop gave away at the end of the day, not really sure what that means, but hopefully you get the idea. I'm the one on the right, not the left, the left is my best friend Brianna, you will get to know some about her too but she's is basically the next best thing I have as a "significant" other but we're totally not like that just extremely close. She's like the sister I never had, even when I have 2. So back to me and Nad, never going to happen. But chasing after him for 5+ years really made me doubt myself and especially other men. I turned myself off to men and put up a wall, well let's say a castle to keep anyone and everyone out of my life. So by doing that I didn't take care of myself like I used to.
I used to be a volleyball player. Well I still am but only in the sense that I teach 12 year old girls how to play and only throw balls at them when I get frustrated. Back in my high school days I played volleyball 6 days a week 9 months out of the year. I was in the best shape of my life, abs, guns, ass like you wouldn't believe. So when I got to college, I was still looking amazing and there was a FREE gym there! So it was perfect, didn't gain the freshmen 15 actually lost 10 pounds my first year. Maintained my weight all the up until I was 21. Ah 21, best day of my life. I LOVE to drink, alcohol and I have a love/hate relationship and it's more love than hate not in an alcoholic way I am the most responsible drinker I know I just love the giant fish bowl margarita's at Carson City Saloon. So when all this alcohol was available I took full advantage! Drank 3+ nights a week with my friends and had the time of my life. By graduation I had only gained maybe 5 pounds but I stopped going to the gym that year and all my muscle turned to flab. Came home to start my new adult life that has brought me to today! 25 pounds heavier than I was in high school and feeling not like myself. So this is it DAY 1 of the rest of my life, it's a new year which means a new me!
One of my best friend's, Hannah, is thinking about getting married in September and I am the maid of honer. So I have 9 months to get into the shape I want. I plan on doing it with working out to P90X and NOT stop after the 90 days, and follow the 17 Day Diet, got the book back in the summer, and was on it for about 2 weeks, lost 6 pounds and felt awesome, and gained it right all back. So I am doing this with determination and hopefully a little encouragement by you guys!
I want this blog to show other girls like me; down on their luck in love, living with their parents, only working their 3 (yes, I have 3 part time jobs) jobs and not looking how they used to, can do it if they have the will to. I will be posting pictures of myself starting Monday 1/09/2012 to see how much I have lost in the next 90 days and hopefully all year round. I am doing this for me especially but I am doing this for the person I want to meet. The person I want to fall in love with. I maybe all talk about how all my friends are getting married and it's stupid, which I still think it is stupid RIGHT NOW, but really I would like to be the one who talks to their guy all day and see's them at night and I want to get dressed up and look effing amazing and go out on the town with my new man. (If you know anybody, please send them my way)
Starting on Monday is the beginning of my healthy and positive life.
So let's get ready....get set...and....GO!
If you don't already know who I am then I will tell you a little bit about myself, My Name is Jeanna, that's like Gina except spelled the correct way. (sorry girls out there with the wrong spelling of their own name) I am 23 years old and I am a college graduate. Yes, be amazed people I am in massive amounts of debt and cannot pay it off because no one will hire me. Everyone keeps saying how this economy will turn around and all that bull shit, but I see this as a way to save money...even if it means living in my parents house for the rest of my life. But let me get to the real reason you are reading this...
As you already know I live at home, did I mention I am single? Its surprising yes I know, what is a smart, witty, "attractive" girl like me doing without a man in my life is beyond me. But I definitely think it has something to do with the amount of guys I have "hooked-up" with especially one, let's call him Nad. Nad pisses me off, a lot and I let him walk all over me. So as a challenge, to myself, I thought I would see if I could finally "fix" him but that was never going to happen in a million years. Sometimes I thought it was because I had not looked liked I used to, do you see my picture there?! I look like a girl just shy of the 18th donut that the shop gave away at the end of the day, not really sure what that means, but hopefully you get the idea. I'm the one on the right, not the left, the left is my best friend Brianna, you will get to know some about her too but she's is basically the next best thing I have as a "significant" other but we're totally not like that just extremely close. She's like the sister I never had, even when I have 2. So back to me and Nad, never going to happen. But chasing after him for 5+ years really made me doubt myself and especially other men. I turned myself off to men and put up a wall, well let's say a castle to keep anyone and everyone out of my life. So by doing that I didn't take care of myself like I used to.
I used to be a volleyball player. Well I still am but only in the sense that I teach 12 year old girls how to play and only throw balls at them when I get frustrated. Back in my high school days I played volleyball 6 days a week 9 months out of the year. I was in the best shape of my life, abs, guns, ass like you wouldn't believe. So when I got to college, I was still looking amazing and there was a FREE gym there! So it was perfect, didn't gain the freshmen 15 actually lost 10 pounds my first year. Maintained my weight all the up until I was 21. Ah 21, best day of my life. I LOVE to drink, alcohol and I have a love/hate relationship and it's more love than hate not in an alcoholic way I am the most responsible drinker I know I just love the giant fish bowl margarita's at Carson City Saloon. So when all this alcohol was available I took full advantage! Drank 3+ nights a week with my friends and had the time of my life. By graduation I had only gained maybe 5 pounds but I stopped going to the gym that year and all my muscle turned to flab. Came home to start my new adult life that has brought me to today! 25 pounds heavier than I was in high school and feeling not like myself. So this is it DAY 1 of the rest of my life, it's a new year which means a new me!
One of my best friend's, Hannah, is thinking about getting married in September and I am the maid of honer. So I have 9 months to get into the shape I want. I plan on doing it with working out to P90X and NOT stop after the 90 days, and follow the 17 Day Diet, got the book back in the summer, and was on it for about 2 weeks, lost 6 pounds and felt awesome, and gained it right all back. So I am doing this with determination and hopefully a little encouragement by you guys!
I want this blog to show other girls like me; down on their luck in love, living with their parents, only working their 3 (yes, I have 3 part time jobs) jobs and not looking how they used to, can do it if they have the will to. I will be posting pictures of myself starting Monday 1/09/2012 to see how much I have lost in the next 90 days and hopefully all year round. I am doing this for me especially but I am doing this for the person I want to meet. The person I want to fall in love with. I maybe all talk about how all my friends are getting married and it's stupid, which I still think it is stupid RIGHT NOW, but really I would like to be the one who talks to their guy all day and see's them at night and I want to get dressed up and look effing amazing and go out on the town with my new man. (If you know anybody, please send them my way)
Starting on Monday is the beginning of my healthy and positive life.
So let's get ready....get set...and....GO!
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