A New Found Determination

giving my body a second chance

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  • Name: panarican
  • City: Port Saint Lucie
  • Region: Florida
  • Country: United States

My Weight Loss

Height: 160.0cm
Start weight: 227.00lb
Current weight: 208.00lb
Goal weight: 150.00lb
Lost to date: 19.00lb
Remaining: 58.00lb

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02/01/2012 02:49

Owwwwwieeeeee

my triceps are killin me! yayyyyy lol owie
 
no change in weight due to my poor diet choices but i stayed active so no weight gain. tomorrow i begin my real food diet. i will be eating every two hours hopefully on the dot. also i will be taking a pre workout supplement and see how it works ^_^ oh boy oh boy
 
i love my coworkers - theyre always encouraging my weight loss and giving tips and tricks. cant wait to be more comfortable with the workout machines. i used the stationary bike for the first time today and after 35min it hurt my ass and i had to get off. luckily i did get a good sweat out of it.
 
tomorrow will be more cardio and will be workin on abs. woohoo
 
yay to better choices!
 
go team panarican
 
oh and i got a haircut so im lookin sexier than ever lol jk well maybe not??? guess i'll let the guys lookin be the judge of that :P
 
but one thing im most proud of is the shock on peoples faces and them seeing the awesome change im making - makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!

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01/24/2012 16:38

Tonsilitis :(

So everything has been great! Minus last night when I took myself to the ER because I woke up in the middle of the night with a severe sore throat and nasal congestion. I was dx with tonsilitis and sent home with antibiotics and vicodin.
 
But on the up side, I have been going on more frequent hikes and I will make myself better to go on a hike with my best friend tomorrow whether I like it or not lol. Also along with my cardio I began my weight training yesterday. I wish I wasn't sick today because I wanted to do the 'Make your own program' at the gym I go to - Planet Fitness. Guess I will just wait until next week, boooo. But I love the new progressing me. I may have a swollen tonsils today, but that ain't gonna stop this chick.
 
I'm becoming an outdoors person, I am so excited and happier than ever. Down another three pounds since my last post ^_^
 
.....I can't believe I've already had to call out sick and I am not even a little over a week of workin my new job :( But what can I do but just try to make a fast recovery.

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01/18/2012 01:49

No, I didn't forget

Wow, it's been an awesome beginning of the year. I have a new job which I love to death already. I am dating - but I'll keep that on the DL for now ^_^
 
I took up hiking - I love it already and I plan on joining a gym hopefully by the end of next week!
 
My eating habits have tremendously changed, and I'm down at least another 5lbs since I've last posted 3 weeks ago. The holidays tried to hold me back, but I came through! woohoo!
 
I have been slacking coming on here but I am still working towards my most imporant stuff which is losing all this weight! 61lbs away from my ultimate goal - woot woot!

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12/20/2011 02:55

Major Changes - Holy Cow!

So within the last few months, I have lost my house, my dog, my job, my boyfriend, and the only good thing that I have otherwise lost is some weight. Am I upset? I can't be anymore. I am a church goer and do believe God has something huge in store for me. I have been getting really good signs of things to come.
 
So on that note, 2011 may have been my year of crazy losses but 2012 is where I am going to shine. 2012 will not be only my year to regain everything back because it's not all about to receive, but 2012 will be the year where I make things happen for the best to my body and to make time to serve my community. I have already signed up for a Work to Ride program for once a week. I will be working with horses, a cow, and a pig and my son will be getting his first riding lessons on a pony. I am so excited because I know he will love it and plus it'll let me spend more time with him doing something we will both love.
 
I also have a interview for a new job tomorrow and also one the first week of January. I can't wait to see what kind of hours and pay will be offered. I pray to God that I get some kind of an upgrade and just get back on my feet as soon as possible!
 
I do also have a new love interest but will be taking things easily too. I want to leave as much as I can for the start of the new year. ^_^
 
So I could be upset, and I could be worried, but I am not. It'll all be okay.
 
6lbs away from short term goal! woohoo. I didn't make it to my due date time but it's ok. I'll get there soon. I have come this far and have lost a total of 18lbs altogether
 
******(btw i say 18lbs because when I actually started my weight loss, i was at 234! but then I found this awesome website when I was down to 227lbs)

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12/12/2011 15:41

So I've gained a little

Yea this week has been very odd, but ah well. This is like stress month of hell and can't waiti till it's all over and I can get back on track with my life. I am looking into some new workouts because I was at a stand still for a while. So I think by eating bad, can actually come good out of it. 


A friend of mine and I were talking about tricking my body into weight gain to lose it faster. Will it work, I have no idea until I obviously try it. So anyways, my plan I started with isn't working but that's okay because I am still trying. ^_^

I think it's also because of my whole dating craze. I just want to be happy with someone but everyone craps out because I am too nice! Whatever.......

Anyways I am currently in Tampa, will be going home today. NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO IT blahhhhhh. I just want my space back, my own little bubble that no one else can pop but me.

Soon, soon, soon, soon! Can't wait for Insanity and the new Zumba: Exhilarate. 

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12/05/2011 18:34

Stand Still and Headaches

So I was supposed to blog yesterday but this whole weekend plus today has been a little disastrous. Not going into major details but lets just say I no longer have a boyfriend and I just had to give my dog up. Happy Fuckin Holidays. Excuse my french.
 
Anyways it seems my weight is at a stand still which I am not panicked about because my clothes are fitting much better so I am assuming that muscle gain is taking place. So let's see what happens! I am trying to keep a positive attitude, I have done my share of crying. I feel like a brick right now but I have to remember to keep going and lookin back will not help. Sometimes I honestly feel like a draft horse with a load that keeps getting added on and to make matters worse I am being forced to walk up a steep hill. One mistake and I can easily collapse and slide all the way back down with a broken leg. God I sound so depressing but just honesty.
 
Anyways, I began to jog more which feels great. I can't wait to keep slimming down and see the difference not only on the scale but also in the new clothes I will eventually be buying.
 
Wish me luck with the new year coming.

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11/28/2011 04:07

I made it through the first storm

So, many of us worry about Gobble Gobble day. I am proud to say I had only one healthy plate of food and I got to have my favorite desserts without overindulging. Woot Woot - go team Panarican!


And the better news? I have lost 4lbs since my last weight check! 

But as my title states, I made it through the first storm. This weekend coming up, my boyfriend and I are going on a weekend getaway and we both LOVE food. Plus there's still Christmas dinner, which sometimes can just be as bad as Turkey Day. So, here's to eating, enjoying, and not over stuffing.

I am in no way trying to be offensive, but on Thanksgiving Day I was watching Dr. Phil in the morning, and they showed a woman named Pauline Potter who is having some serious weight issues. Since seeing her, she is honestly the new reason of what I do not want to become. So if I ever start craving that hamburger, french fries, or anything that I shouldn't really like/want for that matter, I just take a quick glance at her picture and tell myself, it's not worth it. I can get my calories elsewhere without clotting my arteries. 

But, because she is seeking help to take all the weight off, I bid her a great deal of luck and prayers on my part. It takes a lot of courage to go not only national, but easily she made herself international as well. I hope she actually follows through and not take this just to have people feel sorry for her.

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11/15/2011 02:53

I can get used to this ^_^

Today was an very odd day. In the middle of walking my dog I got called into work. On my day off. Of course. Blahhhh.
 
Anywho, I still got my 40 min walk with my pooch and did Zumba cardio for 50 min. I suspect my weight will be fluctuatin a lot. Last night I was at 227, now this evening I am at 223. I am sure it will go up tomorrow but we'll see.
 
Ya'll know what I had for breakfast this morning and for lunch.....omg I had this awesome low cal chicken pasta. But, I went on a lunch run for my coworkers and they wanted...Burger King. The smell of french fries took over my car. It took everything not to reach my hand in one of the bags and I am proud to say I did not eat a single fry. Oh yea - go me. Oh and I am introducing a new thing for myself: special k protein shakes. I drank one today, kinda gross but I guess they're useful if you need to get something in the belly without having to actually chew, lol.
 
One thing I am bad about that I am working on is water intake. I only get 16-24oz a day. I feel like I should be drinking way more than that.
 
Before I go, just a moment ago my boyfriend texted me saying he is enjoying himself a few bacon wrapped scallops. Y.U.M. I am so glad he doesn't live close to me at the moment. Then again - WILLPOWER. Goodnight!
 

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11/14/2011 13:43

Goodmorning

I completely slacked this morning. I went to bed way to late so I am a little behind on my own schedule. I just had breakfast with my kiddo. Had 2 eggs, 2 pieces of wheat toast with grape jelly, and one piece of turkey bacon. And to drink? Nothing yet. You'd think I'd be choking by now. I'll drink a bottle of water soon ^_^ Bout to go take the kiddo to daycare, and be on way walking for an hour with my KoKo Mutt (my pooch).

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11/14/2011 04:42

Lets Do This!

So I have technically been keeping track of my progress since the second of this month, but my real time starts now since finding this awesome website. I did join on another one, but this one is wayyyyyyyy better.
 
I have had weight issues since I can long remember and have tried numerous things that have worked, but not for the long haul. My problem: food. I am active and love doing many things, but, food is my ultimate weakness. I have a taste for such a wide variety of things, that my cravings seem endless.
 
PASTA, mmmmm. And fettuccini alfredo, drooooolllllss. I like to call it the white sauce syndrome. Clam chowder, alfredo, spinach pizza, you guys see where this is going.... Ugh, love the stuff. But what I am teaching myself - eat smaller portions. If someone sticks a big plate of all the above in my face, gauranteed will be gone! So, I have tried a new approach in which I call the Devil's Work. Three simple rules:
  
-do not eat past 6pm at least 6 days a week
-must work out a minimal of 6 days a week
 
anyone see the dreadful triple 6? granted there are of course other things like eat less, eat better, make the right choices, blah blah blah. Listen, I get there are programs that work for many people who tell you what to eat, but that is not for this girl.
 
I do not count calories. That would drive me insane in the membrane. So this is what I do: I make myself eat breakfast. Before I would skip breakfast, eat a light lunch, and be STARVING by dinner. Sound familiar? But because of my 'no eating past 6pm' rule, I STARVE for breakfast. So as the experts say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
 
My other biggest rule, and I know many people would roll their eyes but everyday, 90% of the time, I drink STRICTLY water (because sometimes I do enjoy diet green tea with ginseng). I am not a coffee drinker and I have turned my back on all juices and sodas.
 
I love fruits and veggies so those have increased as well as my proteins. I have cut my carbs down (ie pasta, rice, bread, etc). Every once in a while I do cheat though. But there's a difference between a bite size and a whole. I make sure it's just a bite size. For example: we all just went through Halloween not too long ago and of course there are those darned left over candies. So we had a ton of bite size almond snickers.....Y.U.M! So, I never pushed myself to no, but I would have just one every other night for a week. I checked my weight and goddamn! I was still losing weight thank friggin goodness!
 
Briefly, I love becoming active. I take my dog on long walks and I do Zumba. LOVE ZUMBA!
 
Anyways, I am going to bed because I want to be up early. I do not have to work tomorrow but I do wanna go walk my dog early after I drop my kiddo off to daycare. Sweet Dreams. Can't for breakfast since my last meal was at 5pm.

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