Just had to update my posts (even though I just updated like an hour ago... LOL). I went to the gym. Busted super ass on the elliptical for 45 minutes. And I'm not talking about the moderate intensity stuff... I'm talking HARDCORE!
But two little things/rants:
The guy at the gym. I swear to God he was checking me out. Now, while I do have quite a high opinion of myself (even as "obese" as I am), I look like crap when I work out. My face is red, my shirt is soaked in sweat (well, this was actually the first time), and my hair is ruffled. But, I'm pretty sure he totally was because after lifting some weights he got on the elliptical that faced me even though like five other ones were open around us. And my boobs were totally bouncing all over the place and so on. Oh gracious.
My favorite elliptical makes an awful noise when it's on high incline. I feel like the fat chick that is too fat for the machine. LOL. Seriously.
Okay. That's all for now. I'll stop posting twice in a row.
I just finished my Doc Green's salad... And you all know how much I LOVE those. Definitely have stayed OP all day today and feel really good about that. I was supposed to weigh in today, but I was getting my hair done. It took THREE hours!!! I'm going to weigh in tomorrow morning at 9:30am, and I'll let you know how much I gained. LOL.
So, funny story. This guy,--Doug--from my high school IMed me last night. And we were just chatting about how we never see each other or anyone from high school (he goes to UGA and I go to Georgia Tech). Well, in the midst of talking he says:
XXX(3:37:14 AM):
can i admit someting.
XXX(3:37:20 AM):
and u can laugh all u want
XXX(3:37:32 AM):
is that i wanted to date u in high school
XXX(3:38:14 AM):i always thought u were with your lil debate gang so i figure u off limits
I couldn't believe that he said that. And when I think back on all of high school, I could see that happening. And he asked me if he could take me out one day when I had time to come to Athens. And told me the he was still the same Southern gentlemen he was in high school (haha, I agree... that's laying it on a little thick). But all in all, I was impressed. I was "morbidly obese" throughout high school until the end of my senior year. And maybe it's not the same with all of you, but when a guy likes me and thinks I am pretty even when I am extremely overweight, that guy means a bit more to me than some guy who thinks I'm pretty now.
But, I really need to study. I'm full and tired. I have work tomorrow and then a drive home sitting in traffic. Home, as in my parents house. Yikesabee. Lots of traffic.
So, when I stepped on the scale this morning, and saw that I had only lost .8, I realized that WI tomorrow is not going to produce a four pound loss for me. And, you know, I'm okay with that. Because really, I deserve a four pound gain.
I want to try an experiment: What would happen if I stayed OP for an entire week?!? Obviously, I can't exactly do that with Thanksgiving next week because I'll be guess-timating most of the points values of my tablespoonful tastes, but really... What would happen? I'm going to start my experiment Tuesday, December 4th. I'd start it a week earlier, but I'm going to New Orleans for a conference at Tulane the weekend before... And they are catering a bunch of meals for us. I'll be choosy in what I eat, don't worry. But yay! For New Orleans!
I'm super behind on my reading for school. Like, ridiculously behind. I have to two turn in two papers tomorrow afternoon (a five pager and a two pager) and I still have gotten around to reading the books (133 pages and 303 pages). So, yeah, I have a long night ahead of me after I go to COURT. Blah. But, I figure I can read while I'm waiting for my case to come up. Yeah, this is me having to go because of my accident where I got a ticket for following too closely. Pssh. I'm just going to plead guitly, pay the fine, and move on with life.
My best friend Autumn is joining WW today. Yay! So, definitely give her all the encouragement you guys give me. PS- We should all totally fly out and meet somewhere. Like, a resort or Las Vegas, because I feel like some of you are such AMAZING friends. I want to meet you!!! LOL.
So, yes, my life is somewhat rocky. I prefer a much more tailored day with a lot less pressure on me to finish books and papers, but alas... it's the life of a college student who procrastinates way too much. I'm off to make sure each of you survived the weekend!!
Everyone's coming out of the wood work whom I haven't seen in FOREVER and expecting me to go to dinner and drink and play and do all sorts of things that are bad for me to lose weight. AND I GIVE IN!!! WHY?!?! Argh. So yes, no million miles of walking for me yesterday because I gave in and went to work for NINE hours because no one ever shows up. I shouldn't be so nice. But I did burn 574 calories by doing the elliptical for 45 minutes last night, so that should count for something. And when I weighed on the scale yesterday, I was down a pound. But, then I went to the Vortex (see a common theme here? I should AVOID the Vortex.) I had a bunch of bad food and two beers. And well, I'm a bad person.
Bad, bad me. But, I'm going to try to right the wrong. Drink lots and lots of water today (doesn't that flush stuff out of your body?) And I'll exercise this evening after another five hours at work, and then I'll have to study. But seriously. I'm OP today. All day. Of course, I also have that ... "UGH- Why did you digest such disgusting food?!!?" tummy today, so it aching right now. Oh silly tummy. OP ALL DAY!!!!
Walk on the treadmill while I read the two books I have to do analyses on this weekend. That's going to be like 5 hours each Saturday and Sunday.
WHY:
Wednesday night: I went to the Vortex (ate a burger and fries and a beer), then went to Northside Tavern (drank five more beers), and then went to Waffle House (ate grits and a cheesesteak omelet).
Thursday night: went to a Thanksgiving social, where I did exceedingly well, but only to blow it when I got back home by eating like EVERYTHING in sight.
I don't know if doing that much walking is really going to help me loose what I've probably gained. What do you all think? Because if I seriously walk at least five hours a day at 3.0 mph pace.... That's walking 15 miles or earning me 14 APs each day. Seriously, do you think that will make up for my complete screw up?
I'm so freaking worried. Off to read your blogs for some motivation.
Yay! I lost 3.8 pounds yesterday at my WI for a total of 26.8. I definitely didn't deserve to lose that weight because I ate junk food all last week and a lot of it at that. But, I busted my ass at the gym A LOT too. So, I guess I made up for it? I'm back in the swing of going to the gym, so hopefully I don't get out of it again.
I just wanted to THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for your posts about the Marine. I mean, I'm not actually super upset... Just kind of like, why did we spend all night talking if you thought I was some ________ (whatever he said). Ah. Stupid boys. Can't find any good ones, that's the truth.
Oh. And I don't remember if I mentioned this, but last Friday night I met a girl at the bar (no, I'm not into that kind of thing). We met because her guy friend started talking to me and my friend and we all just sort of hung out. They were hilarious... But GASP! 36 (her) and 39 (him). She didn't look a day over 25. So, two things that came out of this:
She told me she started using anti-aging cream at 18. I'm three years behind, but I'm on top of it now.
She gave me her business card and offered me an internship. I didn't know if she was serious but emailed her Monday nonetheless. She is indeed very serious and has asked for my resume. I'M SO EXCITED!!! Screw picking up guys at bars, here's to getting internships and possibly a job after graduation!!!
Oh, and I was going to copy JenW and write my goals for the upcoming week. I'll keep doing it when I post after weigh ins on Tuesday. Maybe I'll be able to commit to some of these things now!!
Gym at least 5 days out of this week
Drink 8 glasses of water everyday
Stay on Points everyday
Take my vitamin everyday
Get my papers written!!!
Lose four pounds by Thanksgiving
I can do this!! Okay. I think that is all for now. Oh yeah. I get to be in a podcast for recruitment for the Ivan Allen College at Georgia Tech. We're filming at our Board Meeting Today. I'm so excited! First, my profile featured centerfold in the 2008 Women's Recruitment Brochure and now in a Video. SWEETNESS.
That's me above. So, my friend talked to her friend, and well, the Marine doesn't like me; in fact, the way she put it, he wasn't only just "not interested", it was something closer to a much more negative phrase (...in my head I coming up with disgusted, loathed, found me annoying, and God only knows what else). What a great self-esteem booster. Alas, I move on. Screw the Marine. Just makes me want to work that much harder to better myself. So, a positive way to look at it is great motivation to get back on track. I weigh in tonight. I will keep you updated on how I do.
Oh, and I survived last night. I'm running on little to nothing now.
... the rain. Seriously. I keep peering out the window at the cloudless, beautiful, sunny sky and wish it would be overcast, gloomy, and dark. I'm ready for the rain. I can't remember the last time we've had it here.
I was EXTREMELY bad this weekend. I partied hard. Drank a lot. And gorged myself of fattening food. And I enjoyed it. Most of it. Except for the part when I got on the scale this morning and saw that I weighed 208. And for the part of how my tummy is rebelling against me from all the junk that I had this weekend. Oh boy does it ache. It's ached all day.
I did meet a really great guy this weekend. I mean, AMAZING. Unfortunately, I had to leave in a rush and didn't get any of his contact information, but I'm trying to get that now (I'll keep you all updated). So, Justin (the guy) isn't like any other I have met. He's sincere, a realist, a great conversationalist, a hottie, incredibly intelligent, and... well, he's leaving next week. To go to Iraq. He's a Marine. And... I'm "waitin' on the love of traveling soldier"... If this works out, I don't know what I'm getting myself into. He was engaged before he left and while he was on tour, he's fiance got impregnated by another guy. I don't know how girls can do that. My heart broke for him. But, I like him. And I wouldn't do that. So, PLEASE CROSS YOUR FINGERS FOR ME!!!
I have a super tight schedule this week. In fact, Between now (4:30pm) and tomorrow at 11:30pm, I only have ONE HOUR of sleep scheduled. Yes, I'm such a busy person that I schedule in my sleep. It's ridiculous. But, I missed all of you this weekend. I can't wait to read your posts. I have another 15 minutes to do that, because yes, EP is on my schedule too. LOL.
I did the elliptical tonight for 47 minutes! I've NEVER done the elliptical for that long!!! EVER.
And I wasn't even like about to die. So yes, I burned 600 calories and I'm excited. And now relaxing on the couch watching ABC. I love Thursday nights!
What a wonderful day! Like, I have been waking up everyday for the past week now it seems like just oh so happy and oh so ready to start the day. Never before in the past three years I have been in college has I looked forward to getting up everyday, taking a shower, putting on makeup, doing my hair, eating breakfast, and reading the news. I feel like a whole new person this week. Why!?!? I mean, don't get me wrong, I love this. I want to be like this forever.
I've always been a girlie-girl, but when it comes to class or work I figure my skin is good enough without makeup to just wing it. I think it's all the encouragement and accomplishments that I am getting that propels me to further my looks. I love it. And you know, when you are dressed, made up, and fed in the mornings, you get so much more accomplished throughout the day.I think I've found the secret to life.
Thank you all for commenting on my blogs. I love reading them, and gosh, it seems like everyone has had a problem with Bank of America. Well, and update on that... I went in and acted as sweet as I could be. I think the woman felt sorry for me and knew how stupid Bank of America really was, so she begged and pleaded my case with the higher ups and got the charges removed... and wah-lah, my account is current. Imagine that? Pssh. I'm still going to change banks sometime next week. I think I'm going to switch to Chase. This is all such a pain, but it needs to be done. Thanks for all of the advice!!!
Food-wise, eh. I'm doing okay. I shouldn't have gone to dinner last night to Mexican and well, eaten bad things for me. But, I did have quite a few points left, some flex points, and then I went to the gym after. I don't feel bad about it. This morning I had a bagel and schmear. Gosh, sometimes I wish I was Jewish. I mean, they have such good food!!! My friend invited me over for Yom Kippur and I had some noodle dish that was AMAZING. So, yes, can I please be Jewish and eat good food? LOL.
And then, today! GASP! How could I not post this.... So, my university has implemented a new alert technology that texts your cell phone, calls you, and emails you when there is reason to evacuate the campus, i.e. Virginia Tech. Well, I'm sitting in the library, typying away at a paper and my cell vibrates. I don't recognize the text number but continue reading.. It said: ATLANTA CAMPUS EMERGENCY ALERT. Evacuate campus immediately and tune into local media for additional information. I look around in disbelief, and see others reading their texts in bewilderment. No one wants to say anything because... this really can't be real. And about after two minutes a guy finally gets up and says, "I live on campus, I don't know where I'm evacuating to, but I'm getting the hell out of here." More people start to follow in pursuit, but... This still can't be real....
And then. An announcement over the library intercom: PLEASE DISREGARD anyd message you have received about evacuating campus. Whew. But honestly, for those few minutes that no one knew... I was scared. Now, I'm a little pissed. Because I have been recieving emails and texts and phone calls telling me to evacuate and to disregard and to evacuate and to disregard for the past thirty minutes. So, here's the thing, if someone wanted to do something now... they totally could!!!! I mean, no one would evacuate because they would just blow it off again. SO great, I could die. LOL. Seriously.
But, despite the drama of my life, I'm great... Off to read your blogs and make sure you all are as happy as me!!
