Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
I heard this on The Amazing Race tonight and had to share. It's a beautiful saying and I'll try hard to remember it.
'be glad, pray and give thanks!'
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Walkin
I love Leslie Sansone. I've never met her, but I love her and her videos. If you don't know, she is the queen of walking at home workout videos. She's been my go-to person since 2001 (I believe) when I my first set of her videos (on VHS). She is just so positive and helpful. Nothing but kind words and thankfulness towards her!
I have 2 exams on Monday. I did one presentation today and another next week. I have my friend's surprise bday party this weekend that I organized, which I'm very excited about. And Wednesday nights are the best nights for TV. I write this as I watch Survivor.
I have 2 exams on Monday. I did one presentation today and another next week. I have my friend's surprise bday party this weekend that I organized, which I'm very excited about. And Wednesday nights are the best nights for TV. I write this as I watch Survivor.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Welcome Back!
By my title of this post, I am welcoming both you and I back to my blog. Not too many of 'you' out there, but maybe one day!
So, it's been 8 months since I've last posted. A lot has happened! I have completed my training sessions (after rotating between 4 trainers - good overall, but too much stupid shit someone paying a lot of money for training had to go through), I have been to South America (my first time out of the country), I am officially a junior in college, I completed an awesome internship, I have a great new job at my college and, oh yeah, I've lost exactly 50 pounds and 30 inches!
I originally lost 20 pounds on my own before I got a trainer. With their help, I was able to lose about another 20-25 pounds and a lot of inches. This was key b/c I was not seeing much physical results on my own. Since my training stopped in July, I haven't worked out much, but I've lost about 6 pounds. It's been a year since I started all this. A little longer than I wanted to to achieve my current success, but I'm very pleased with the results!
And now, I've set another goal. I want to lose another 20 pounds and then I'll see where I stand. I hope to lose at least 10 pounds by December and just started working out again today. Since it's been awhile, I'm starting off slow, then I'll bump up my workouts again.
I've been eating healthy this whole time - for the most part. I'll still indulge in more decadant things, like a cupcake or small bowl of ice cream. I've actually been having more of these moments lately, yet still losing weight. Hopefully, I'm not actually gaining fat, but working out will help that.
I look forward to writing on this blog again.
:)
So, it's been 8 months since I've last posted. A lot has happened! I have completed my training sessions (after rotating between 4 trainers - good overall, but too much stupid shit someone paying a lot of money for training had to go through), I have been to South America (my first time out of the country), I am officially a junior in college, I completed an awesome internship, I have a great new job at my college and, oh yeah, I've lost exactly 50 pounds and 30 inches!
I originally lost 20 pounds on my own before I got a trainer. With their help, I was able to lose about another 20-25 pounds and a lot of inches. This was key b/c I was not seeing much physical results on my own. Since my training stopped in July, I haven't worked out much, but I've lost about 6 pounds. It's been a year since I started all this. A little longer than I wanted to to achieve my current success, but I'm very pleased with the results!
And now, I've set another goal. I want to lose another 20 pounds and then I'll see where I stand. I hope to lose at least 10 pounds by December and just started working out again today. Since it's been awhile, I'm starting off slow, then I'll bump up my workouts again.
I've been eating healthy this whole time - for the most part. I'll still indulge in more decadant things, like a cupcake or small bowl of ice cream. I've actually been having more of these moments lately, yet still losing weight. Hopefully, I'm not actually gaining fat, but working out will help that.
I look forward to writing on this blog again.
:)
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Already a small bump in the road...
After two official training sessions with my personal trainer (PT), he 'texted' me this morning to say the scheduling conflict we'd be having is no longer working for him, our workout today was canceled and I'm to wait for a new PT to call me.
So disappointed.
Hopefully, this new PT will be able to accommodate with my schedule, since I'm a full time student, work part time and cannot be at the gym every day. I want and need someone who will commit to me and my goals, so I can go to the beach this summer and enjoy myself in a bathing suit, having fun in the sun and water!
I did not workout today and won't be tomorrow, either. I hope to make time for a home workout on Tuesday and should meet my new PT on Wednesday.
On the up side, I have been losing weight this week. I'm down 2.4 pounds or so from last week. Maybe it's the fact that I'm now eating 5 times a day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a snack in between. I bought myself a single-serving blender and shakes with protein powder have been yummy!
Work is another problem. I cannot wait to quit that place. Let's pray these summer internships I've applied for (and have one interview this week) work out and I can move on.
So disappointed.
Hopefully, this new PT will be able to accommodate with my schedule, since I'm a full time student, work part time and cannot be at the gym every day. I want and need someone who will commit to me and my goals, so I can go to the beach this summer and enjoy myself in a bathing suit, having fun in the sun and water!
I did not workout today and won't be tomorrow, either. I hope to make time for a home workout on Tuesday and should meet my new PT on Wednesday.
On the up side, I have been losing weight this week. I'm down 2.4 pounds or so from last week. Maybe it's the fact that I'm now eating 5 times a day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a snack in between. I bought myself a single-serving blender and shakes with protein powder have been yummy!
Work is another problem. I cannot wait to quit that place. Let's pray these summer internships I've applied for (and have one interview this week) work out and I can move on.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Transformation
Well, it's been quite awhile.
I just signed up with a personal trainer, hoping to have someone push me to the next level.
Since July, I've been consistently working out and watching what I eat. I've lost 25 lbs and about 17 inches. While I'm very proud of myself, I need more. I feel I've done as much as I can do on my own and have now sought professional help.
In the next 7-10 weeks, I hope to be leaner and fitter and start on a path that will continue for quite some time.
I will try to make an effort to update this more often, so I have something to look back on. I truly feel this is the (second) start towards my goal.
Personally, I want to lose another 30 pounds. The trainer said I could stand to lose about 50-60, based on my body fat. I want obvious results. Even though I've done well on my own, and some clothes fit looser, the weight and inches I've already lost have not made much of a difference, physically.
I hope, pray and will actively seek this: By April/May/June, I want to be lighter and trimmer. How great would that be for summer? I'm very excited and READY for this next level to begin.
:)
I just signed up with a personal trainer, hoping to have someone push me to the next level.
Since July, I've been consistently working out and watching what I eat. I've lost 25 lbs and about 17 inches. While I'm very proud of myself, I need more. I feel I've done as much as I can do on my own and have now sought professional help.
In the next 7-10 weeks, I hope to be leaner and fitter and start on a path that will continue for quite some time.
I will try to make an effort to update this more often, so I have something to look back on. I truly feel this is the (second) start towards my goal.
Personally, I want to lose another 30 pounds. The trainer said I could stand to lose about 50-60, based on my body fat. I want obvious results. Even though I've done well on my own, and some clothes fit looser, the weight and inches I've already lost have not made much of a difference, physically.
I hope, pray and will actively seek this: By April/May/June, I want to be lighter and trimmer. How great would that be for summer? I'm very excited and READY for this next level to begin.
:)
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Grade Time
Well, I have failed. Tomorrow marks the 6th week in my 'Lose 10 Pounds in 6 Weeks' challenge.
Last Monday, when I weighed myself, it said I had gained half a pound, putting me at a total of 5.5 lbs. lost in 5 weeks. This completely devastated me and caused a HUGE decline. I ate a bad meal every day this week. It's pathetic and even worse to admit, but I didn't eat as well as I had the past weeks. And I only worked out 3 times this week. I've always made either 4 or 5 days in which I've worked out, but not this week.
So, tomorrow morning when I step on the scale, I know it won't show a decrease. And I did nothing two weeks ago that warranted a gain of half a pound. I don't know what happened but I reacted poorly. I plan on getting my act together again tomorrow. I'm hoping all is not loss by the horrible week I had and that good results will continue coming my way.
On other news, I have completed my first week of school at my new university. With five classes, I've been loaded with reading and homework all in the first day. It will be a busy semester, but I'm striving for the best.
Last Monday, when I weighed myself, it said I had gained half a pound, putting me at a total of 5.5 lbs. lost in 5 weeks. This completely devastated me and caused a HUGE decline. I ate a bad meal every day this week. It's pathetic and even worse to admit, but I didn't eat as well as I had the past weeks. And I only worked out 3 times this week. I've always made either 4 or 5 days in which I've worked out, but not this week.
So, tomorrow morning when I step on the scale, I know it won't show a decrease. And I did nothing two weeks ago that warranted a gain of half a pound. I don't know what happened but I reacted poorly. I plan on getting my act together again tomorrow. I'm hoping all is not loss by the horrible week I had and that good results will continue coming my way.
On other news, I have completed my first week of school at my new university. With five classes, I've been loaded with reading and homework all in the first day. It will be a busy semester, but I'm striving for the best.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
New Chapter
Tomorrow marks a new chapter in my life. It's my first day of school at my new university. I'm very excited and surprisingly, not nervous at all. I'll be going there three times a week and working at my old school twice a week. I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep up the job while taking 5 classes, but I'm hoping for the best and will see how it goes. I have three years at this school, so I can always switch things up next semester if need be.
As of last Monday, I'd lost 6 lbs in 4 weeks. I'll be weighing myself tomorrow morning to see how much I lost this past week. Then there's one week left in my 'Lose 10 pounds in 6 Weeks' goal. Things won't stop at that point, as I've gotten myself in a nice workout routine and good eating habits. I can also (slightly) feel a difference in my body, knowing some inches have made their way off. When looking in the mirror, I can't tell a difference and know others can't, either. But I'm working hard to accomplish great, big goals.
I'm hoping to meet new people, friends and a possible man to love at my new school. No expectations but hope only good things will come from it. And I also hope no teachers make us work tomorrow and no homework is assigned, either. !
:)
As of last Monday, I'd lost 6 lbs in 4 weeks. I'll be weighing myself tomorrow morning to see how much I lost this past week. Then there's one week left in my 'Lose 10 pounds in 6 Weeks' goal. Things won't stop at that point, as I've gotten myself in a nice workout routine and good eating habits. I can also (slightly) feel a difference in my body, knowing some inches have made their way off. When looking in the mirror, I can't tell a difference and know others can't, either. But I'm working hard to accomplish great, big goals.
I'm hoping to meet new people, friends and a possible man to love at my new school. No expectations but hope only good things will come from it. And I also hope no teachers make us work tomorrow and no homework is assigned, either. !
:)
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