10/15/2011 05:31
Turbo Fire!
I was researching exercise programs for me to do in the next few months and I ordered Turbo Fire by Chalene Johnson. I'm starting my first workout today and I'm really excited. Once you get into the full intensity workouts it's a four month program.
I know how to get results on my own, but this time around since I have more stuff to deal with in my life, I thought I'd start a program where I don't really have to think about which workout or how long of a workout I'm going to do every day. Of course I still have to think about how many calories I'm ingesting. and then when I have more time or want to do something different, I can go swimming or do yoga.
Lizz
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08/31/2011 22:15
Little Money for Food
I just finished some yoga and during the commercials I ran in place. It wasn't much but I have to get ready for class. I think I want to do something tonight as well like swimming, dance, or weights.
As far as my diet is going....my Sallie Mae loan money hasn't been processed by my school's inept financial aid office and Brennan and I literally have $12 to use for gas and that's it. We got a couple things at the grocery store last night like meats and beans. Other than that I have a pantries worth of food (we just needed protein sources). I'm less picky when it comes to food, but Brennan is pretty picky. We're not going to starve, but we can't afford to buy particularly healthy things. Most of my veggies are coming from cans. So, I'm just going to have to watch my portions of the stuff we can eat.
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08/30/2011 09:42
Apartment in Gainesville
Brennan and I just moved into our apartment in Gainesville. I'm going to Santa Fe College for Nursing. We've been here for about two weeks and tonight I did a workout.
It's always difficult starting back up again, but I forgot how good it feels after your workout. I know I'll sleep good tonight.
P.S. I may have a gained a couple of pounds over the past few months, but overall I am maintaining my weight this year.
Lizz
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12/30/2010 11:42
First Day Back on Track
I'm home for Winter Break and while I'm home, I'm going to change my ways again. I've gained almost half of what I accomplished this year an it's going to stop here. I will get back on track and I will succeed. I'm ready.
Lizz
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10/01/2010 05:23
Why do I do this to myself?
I just got back from the gym. I ran/walked away 310 calories. But I actually burned more than that because I had to walk about a 1/4 mile each way to and from the gym. But for the past few days, maybe even all week, I've been eating one thing after another I knew I shouldn't. Sometimes I would get just so hungry but then there were the times where bad choices were right in front of me and I couldn't control myself. Why do I do this to myself? I already have many motivational factors in place, but sometimes it's not enough. I'm back up to 145. This is the max I will let myself get! That's why I made sure I made it to the gym tonight! Though, I would love to get down to my goal weight, my mini-goal for now is to get back to 137 (the lowest I reached this year) and try to maintain it. I think I'll make a mini-goal tracker for it, here on extrapounds.com. I no need to do this for myself, especially for my mental sake, because this is really affecting me. I'm starting to feel like I'm turning back into my old self (visually to other people and in the way I eat).
I know I can do this. I just have to do it and stick to it.
Lizz
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09/19/2010 06:52
New Path
Alright, today I'm starting Caffeine-free Hydroxycut. I bought it a while ago, before I actually lost my 50 pounds this year, and I've had it ever since. Don't worry it's not expired, lol. I went to the gym Thursday and tonight (Saturday) and did weight training (mostly leg muscles and arms, and walked/ran. I weighed myself both times and actually gained a little less than a pound but that's probably muscle. Though I am tired of seeing the scale going up.... But my goal right now is to gain muscle in order to lose fat and slim down.
I had a lucky break at Kohl's today! I went in to return or get an even exchange for a broken lounge chair which originally cost me $39.99 when it was on sale. The original price was $49.99 or around there. So, they couldn't find the UPC # and eventually found a chair LIKE it and decided to use that UPC instead. (I didn't have the receipt and also the chair wasn't in stock anymore). So, they decided to give me in-store credit for what the price of the 2nd chair..........which was $136.96! I couldn't believe it and I was surprised, but they said that's what they were going to do....so I took it. Man, I don't have luck when it comes to some things, but when it comes to lucky shopping opportunities, sales, and fluke things like this, I'm very lucky I guess! So, I bought Brennan's curtains which he desperately needed,but also bought myself 3 articles of clothings. I would have bought more, but Brennan's mom was in a hurry to leave. I also paid for her necklace and earrings because I figured if it wasn't for that fluke occurrence I wouldn't have had that money, so it would be nice to be generous with it.
I bought a pair of skinny jeans that are a quite tight, sort of as motivation. Also, the only reason Brennan and I could get to Kohl's was because his mom was here to drive us. We tried to get there a couple weeks ago, but when we tried to take the bus there, we found out the bus didn't go out that far, and is WAY too far to walk. So, there was also a practical reason for me to buy the size I did, when I did, because I may not have he opportunity to go there the next time I need jeans. It sure is motivation though!
I'm pondering getting back on phentermine again, and thinking of a way to do that...cause I have to get a prescription some how. It's recommended for people with a BMI of 27 or more and currently mine is 26.4......so I'm stretching it, but I still have a good 20-25 pounds to lose, and don't know how I'm going to have the self-control in my diet here at college in order to do that. I need to get my stomach smaller so I'm fuller faster, because right now it takes a lot for me to get full.....probably due to too much over-indulging over the summer.
Lizz
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09/15/2010 20:31
Went to the pool finally.
Brennan and I made it to the pool finally, last night. I got in a good swim and felt great, but then when i got back to the dorm I was soo hungry! It was frustrating...and I ended up eating a lot, but not too much. I won't gain weight, I just wouldn't lose any. My weight has been a little bi-polar recently. It keeps fluctuating, which is relatively normal, but it's fluctuating more than normal.
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09/10/2010 23:24
It's a Struggle
I'm loving going to the Cary Street Gym but I keep overeating or and/or making bad food decisions. It's constant battle. I'm doing fine weight wise, but I'd like to start loosing again. I'm about to go to the gym in a few minutes, but it'll only be burning off all that I ate for lunch. That's okay; I'm building up my running endurance currently, so it's not all for nothing.
I bought a box of FullBars to see how I would like them. They're ten dollars for 6 bars, though, so if I like them I would need my mom to send them as presents...or just pay for them....lol. I'll see how they work though because if they do, I know they would help some people I know out a lot.
I've had a cold the past 3 days so I felt the need to be "comforted"....and food was there for me unfortunately. I need to start drinking enough water throughout the day, too.
Lizz
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08/30/2010 06:34
Cary Street Gym
Brennan and I went to the Cary Street gym tonight and I made an accomplishment. run/walked 2 miles. There were a few times where my heart rate got way too high (most likely due to my exercise induced asthma). Before I lost weight I always found it too difficult to run, but now it is much easier and I feel like I can finally try to build up my tolerance overtime. I had hoped that my exercise induced asthma was only present due to my weight problem, but unfortunately it seems to be a permanent condition. I'm not exactly sure how it works over a life time, but hopefully a regular exercise schedule will help it.
I'm really looking forward to going to this gym more often.
Lizz
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08/23/2010 22:24
Finally in Richmond
I'm so happy to be in Richmond for college this year at VCU. As far as weight loss goes, I'm in a perfect situation. I walk everywhere and I'm so much more active here than I was at home. I haven't gone to the school's amazing gym yet, but I'm definitely going to take advantage of it this year. But the nice thing is that even if I don't have time to go and work out, I'm still getting my exercise from having a more active lifestyles. I'm shedding those extra 6 pounds I gained over the summer finally.
Things are good right now.
Lizz
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