So I started my diet on Sunday. So far I have lost about 3 lbs this week which is pretty impressive considering the fact that it's only Wednesday. Over all I feel pretty good. I feel like I have more energy. My muscles are sore, but that's not suprising because I never work out so they should be. I think that's a good sign. Last night I went for a jog around the block and it made me realize just how out of shape I really am. I could barely do it. So that is my new goal. To be able to jog around the block without feeling like I am gonna die. LOL. I have to admit that the shake are pretty bad. I tried one at my dad's house before I actually ordered them, but for some reason I think that they are pretty freakin nasty. So finally this morning I decided to make a smoothie out of it and I used some juice and a banana and I think that that really helped disguise the flavor. I could still taste it a lil but it wasn't nearly as bad. Today at lunch I am gonna have to gag it down like normal. I think the worst part is that it's kinda chunky. The powder doesn't disolve all the way and it's hard for me to drink it like that. So I just chug it all in 1 or 2 gulps and call it good. On the plus side, I don't feel as hungry as I was before I started. Before I was ALWAYS hunry. I mean I could eat all day long and still feel hungry. I don't know why that was, but I am taking these pills that really seem to help curb the hunger. Oh P.S. the stupid protien bars are nast too... who ever created them must not have taste buds or something becuase I ate like 1/8 of it and wanted to vomit. So needless to say I won't be eating any more. Sorry to rant just needed a way to keep track of the progress. I am gonna go work out tonight at the legacy center in lehi. I'm perty excited about that! I love the eliptical. :)
Peace out y'all!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
.: Tagged :.
So I was tagged by my awesome cousin Kacie a while ago and I have been a slacker and haven't done it yet... so Kacie, Here you go!
The rules: Link person who tagged you
Tell about 6 Quirks of yours
Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same
Fact 1: I love anything to do with water. I think that I am part dolphin or something because if there is enough water to swim in, you can bet I am either in it, or thinking about being in it. It's funny cause I hate being in a bathing suit in front of other people, but I love swimming... Imagine that?
Fact 2: I am an emotional shopper. What I mean by this is that when I am sad or depressed or even happy I feel the need to buy something that will cheer me up. Which can be very expensive and addicting. So that's something I am trying to break.
Fact 3: I hope that in the millenium I will be able to be a ballerina. I always wanted to dance and I have loved ballet since I was little. But... I am lazy and a lil on the chubby side so the ballet thing is out for now. I like food too much to give it up in order to become a size -2. :)
Fact 4: I love weddings. I have since I was little. I don't know what it is about those white poofy dresses that has me so fascinated, but it does. Hence, I am going to be a wedding photographer when I "grow up." So if you know of anyone that is getting married or is just wanting some cute family photos or anything of the photography sort.. let me know I would be happy to do it. And Where I am just getting started I might even cut you a pretty good deal. :)
Fact 5: I am a candy junkie! I love anything that is fruity! But, I don't particularly like chocolate that much. I know you can all pick your jaws up off the floor. Someone once asked me if i was really a girl because I didn't like chocolate.... LOL YES I am a girl :D
Fact 6: I love love love girly/cheesy movies. for example HSM, M-K&A movies, anything disney. Step up 1 and 2, she's the man etc. I also love hannah montana.. I know it's kinda stupid at times but I just think that it is so funny! And it's a whole heck of a lot better than a lot of the other trash that is out there now a days.
well that's 6 facts about me. Pretty amaxzing right. I know. BLOWS YOUR MIND! well not I tag Melanie, Bridgette, Natalie K., Steph, Jessie, and Heather. Have fun!
The rules: Link person who tagged you
Tell about 6 Quirks of yours
Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same
Fact 1: I love anything to do with water. I think that I am part dolphin or something because if there is enough water to swim in, you can bet I am either in it, or thinking about being in it. It's funny cause I hate being in a bathing suit in front of other people, but I love swimming... Imagine that?
Fact 2: I am an emotional shopper. What I mean by this is that when I am sad or depressed or even happy I feel the need to buy something that will cheer me up. Which can be very expensive and addicting. So that's something I am trying to break.
Fact 3: I hope that in the millenium I will be able to be a ballerina. I always wanted to dance and I have loved ballet since I was little. But... I am lazy and a lil on the chubby side so the ballet thing is out for now. I like food too much to give it up in order to become a size -2. :)
Fact 4: I love weddings. I have since I was little. I don't know what it is about those white poofy dresses that has me so fascinated, but it does. Hence, I am going to be a wedding photographer when I "grow up." So if you know of anyone that is getting married or is just wanting some cute family photos or anything of the photography sort.. let me know I would be happy to do it. And Where I am just getting started I might even cut you a pretty good deal. :)
Fact 5: I am a candy junkie! I love anything that is fruity! But, I don't particularly like chocolate that much. I know you can all pick your jaws up off the floor. Someone once asked me if i was really a girl because I didn't like chocolate.... LOL YES I am a girl :D
Fact 6: I love love love girly/cheesy movies. for example HSM, M-K&A movies, anything disney. Step up 1 and 2, she's the man etc. I also love hannah montana.. I know it's kinda stupid at times but I just think that it is so funny! And it's a whole heck of a lot better than a lot of the other trash that is out there now a days.
well that's 6 facts about me. Pretty amaxzing right. I know. BLOWS YOUR MIND! well not I tag Melanie, Bridgette, Natalie K., Steph, Jessie, and Heather. Have fun!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
.: The Diet... Chapter 1:.
Hey all!
So I decided that I am going to be starting a diet. I really hate the idea of diets, but I have gained a lot of weight this past year because of stress, and I am tired of my clothes not fitting. :(
It's a pretty basic diet.
Drink a shake for breakfast.
Snack.
Shake for lunch.
Snack.
and a regular meal for dinner.
I figured that since I don't ever have time to really eat a good balanced breakfast, this will be a way of getting all the nutrients that I need easily and speedily. I work away from home so I can't really just go home for lunch so I usually end up buying something at the dreaded Wendy's... So I figure.. save some money and eat healthy, SWEET!! And dinners are easy for me because I have an amazing aunt that I am living with that cooks dinner almost every night of the week.
Right now I am ashamed to say that I weigh 180lbs. I am working to get down to about 140. My dad has been doing this diet and has already lost over 20 lbs. So if he can do it.. so can I! I will keep you updated!
Wish me luck!
So I decided that I am going to be starting a diet. I really hate the idea of diets, but I have gained a lot of weight this past year because of stress, and I am tired of my clothes not fitting. :(
It's a pretty basic diet.
Drink a shake for breakfast.
Snack.
Shake for lunch.
Snack.
and a regular meal for dinner.
I figured that since I don't ever have time to really eat a good balanced breakfast, this will be a way of getting all the nutrients that I need easily and speedily. I work away from home so I can't really just go home for lunch so I usually end up buying something at the dreaded Wendy's... So I figure.. save some money and eat healthy, SWEET!! And dinners are easy for me because I have an amazing aunt that I am living with that cooks dinner almost every night of the week.
Right now I am ashamed to say that I weigh 180lbs. I am working to get down to about 140. My dad has been doing this diet and has already lost over 20 lbs. So if he can do it.. so can I! I will keep you updated!
Wish me luck!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
.: A Beautiful Life:.
I have so many blessings and such a wonderful life! I love that when you are doing what the Lord wants you to be doing you feel more peace and hope than you could have ever imagined. I don't even know what the next couple of months have in store for me, but I do know that my Heavenly Father will be there guiding me every step of the way. I am so grateful for the oppurtunity that I have had to change my life. I am so grateful to have a Heavenly Father who knows me and knows how I learn and what experiences I need to have in order to become what He knows I am capable of becoming. I wouldn't be the person that I am today without ALL the experiences that I have had in my life. Yes, they have been truely challenging at times, and I haven't always handled them with ease, but I have learned from every single experience. And I am so glad that now I can look back and see God's hand in all of it, and I can learn from mistakes and be better and lean on him a little more. I am so grateful for a prophet who is inspired and called of God. I am so grateful for Pres. Monson's talk in conference about appreciating the moment and not just living for tomorrow. I liked these quotes from his talk Finding Joy In The Journey
"This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now."
“Whatever hour God has blessed you with, take it with grateful hand, nor postpone your joys from year to year, so that in whatever place you have been, you may say that you have lived happily.”
"Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important—and what is most important almost always involves the people around us. Often we assume that they must know how much we love them. But we should never assume; we should let them know."
I wanted to let who ever reads this know that I love them. I am so grateful for each person that has come into my life and for the footprints that they have left in my heart.
To my wonderful family: I love you more than you will ever know! You are my rock and I want you to know that no matter what, I am here for you!
To my wonderful friends: I am so grateful for your wonderful happy spirits. You keep me on my toes, and for that I am grateful. You're friendship means the world to me! Don't ever forget that.
"This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now."
“Whatever hour God has blessed you with, take it with grateful hand, nor postpone your joys from year to year, so that in whatever place you have been, you may say that you have lived happily.”
"Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important—and what is most important almost always involves the people around us. Often we assume that they must know how much we love them. But we should never assume; we should let them know."
I wanted to let who ever reads this know that I love them. I am so grateful for each person that has come into my life and for the footprints that they have left in my heart.
To my wonderful family: I love you more than you will ever know! You are my rock and I want you to know that no matter what, I am here for you!
To my wonderful friends: I am so grateful for your wonderful happy spirits. You keep me on my toes, and for that I am grateful. You're friendship means the world to me! Don't ever forget that.
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