Stephanie Powers=Horrible Person

I have been horrible at updating my blog!! The problem is that I haven't lost any weight in at least a month(maybe more). I've been relaxed with my workouts and....wait for it...I've been eating candy!! Don't worry though, I am back on the wagon hard core. I've added more cardio, I've added back in weights, and I'm finally doing my ab workout. I'm actually trying to find the energy to do it now. Hence the inspiration to update my blog tonight! :) I've cut out candy and fried food until after Thanksgiving. I am determined to reach 159 by Thanksgiving. I have 2 lbs to lose. I can't wait to go shopping on Black Friday. Even if I can't afford to buy any clothes. Well, that's all for now.

September Goal

I have a new goal for September! It's mostly an attempt to save as much money as possible, but it should also help me stick with my healthy diet as well. I am only buying food from a grocery store for the entire month of September. I don't eat out very often. I just resort to dollar menus a little more than I should. I don't have a reward for this goal yet, but if I think of one I will post it.

I'm so excited to go boating this weekend! I love the sun and the water. Well, I haven't lost anymore weight since Friday, but I haven't gained any either. I have decided to adjust my goal a little bit. Originally I wanted to get to 155 lbs by Sept. 1. That isn't going to happen. Now I am reaching for 159.9! I just want to get in the 150s range before the choir Gala on Sept. 9. I'm thinking if I'm down to 150 by Thanksgiving I'll be really happy.

1/4 of the way there!!

I've currently lost 7.4 lbs!! I'm 1/4 of the way to my goal! I've decided every time I make it to a quarter of my goal I am going to give myself a reward. I love rewards. My reward this time is a new bathing suit. Oh, and I tried hiking Mt. Olympus. That thing is a death trap. I am never hiking it ever again. Well...atleast not until I learn magic and can keep myself from falling off the huge cliff!! It was a great work out though. I was very sore afterwards. That's all for now.

Pink Eye??

I made it half way to my goal yesterday, and then this morning I woke up and my right eye was really irritated and pink. It better not be pink eye! Incase it is though, I am skipping my afternoon walk, and resting my eyes. I am taking a nap today!!

New Goal= 48 miles!

It's a new week, and I need a new goal. My new goal for this week is 48 miles. I'm trying to be patient and focus on getting in shape and losing inches. During the last week I didn't lose any weight. I will though. I just have to stay focused. It is more important for me to focus on eating healthy and staying active. The weight loss will come eventually.

Halfway!

I've done 19.5 miles this week! I'm halfway to my 40 mile goal! Also, I can button the top of my new outfit. It's still too tight to wear, but I'm so close!! I will definitely be wearing a size 8 by Sept 1. I can't wait to buy a new dress for the Gala. Now, I just have to find the money for it. I guess I just need to work more Saturday burns...? :-) Well, that's all for today. Hopefully, I have something more interesting to say later.

New Socks!

I reached my goal! 70 miles! I've also lost 5.8 lbs!! I need to step up my walking this week though if I'm going to make my huge goal of 233 miles by Sept. 1. I have a goal to do 40 miles this week. Since I have Friday day off and all day Sat off I should be able to accomplish it pretty easily. As for my reward I decided to buy myself a really cheap pair of sunglasses. Practical while still being something I never buy for myself. I also bought myself some new socks which everyone probably thinks is crazy, but I LOVE new socks!! Hopefully one day I'll find something interesting to blog about.

66.5 miles!!

I've almost reached my first goal! I've walked/jogged/ellipticalled (I don't know what to actually call it.) 66.5 miles!! Only 3.5 more to reach 70!! Then I get a reward!! I think I'm going to buy myself some new tennis shoes instead of dying my hair. I've had my current ones for 6 years, and they don't look very good. Well, now a quick update on what I've lost. 4.7 lbs!! If I reach 15 lbs by Sept. 1 I get to go to the Choir Gala! So exciting!!

It actually fit!!

I've lost 4.4 lbs!! Just for kicks I tried on the my size 8 outfit this morning!! Drum roll please...the skirt actually fit!! My mind was completely blown away! Now, I have to get the top to fit which will be much harder since it's a button up. I'm so excited though. This is a great way to start off a new week! Maybe it won't be as bad as last week??

3 lbs!

I've lost 3 lbs, and I walked 7 miles yesterday! It's been nice to get out and enjoy the warm weather. So far I've gone 39.5 miles, and I've stayed within my healthy eating plan for 7 days! Rewards here I come! Tonight I don't have choir so I plan to go on another outdoor excursion! I can't wait to fit into my size 8 outfit!!

New Plan

I now have a new plan. I failed at giving up fried food, and I was really struggling to get to the gym everyday. Back before all the pain and the surgery, I looked forward to the gym every night. The last few weeks though, it's felt like a chore, and it's been hard to get there. I found a way to stay motivated though! First thing I did was buy a new outfit with some gift cards I had. The outfit is a size 8!! I have it hanging where I can see it multiple times a day. It's so cute, and I'm determined to fit into it. Next, I have a list of rewards for eating healthy, and a list for exercise. I had to get creative though because I am very very poor right now. My first two big goals/rewards are below.

1. 70 Miles
2. 30 Days Healthy Eating

When I reach these 2 goals I get to cut & dye my hair! I'm fairly sure these two goals will be accomplished around the same time. I'm also going to give myself very small rewards for meeting very short term goals. I'm going to try to update this more with my progress! I've lost 2 lbs!

Day 2 of no fried food! So far so good. Since I don't have any money, and most of the time when I eat fried food it comes from a fast food restaurant, I don't think this challenge will be too hard. I have decided that I need more incentive to reach my goal. Therefore, every day that I do not work out (excluding Sunday) I have to give Laura Lewis a peice of fruit!!

Ok, so up until now I have been a horrible blogger! I have a new plan now though. I was in so much pain I couldn't go to the gym, and I was eating a ton of comfort food. Now that I've had surgery to fix the problem I am back at the gym! Yay! I am also starting to eat healthier. Luckily I didn't gain back all the weight I lost. I can still fit into the size 10 capris I bought last summer. Most of the weight I have gained back has been in my face. Which is usually the case with me. I hate it. We took pictures at Wheeler farm on Sunday, and I looked like my old fat self. I am determined to look good in pictures eventually. I'm also going to try to enjoy the summer weather more while I get in shape. Until my Birthday on Nov. 28 I am going to be giving up one thing I shouldn't eat each month, but instead of reinstating it back into my diet at the end of the month, I am going to add it to the list. By the time my birthday rolls around I will have given up 6 things. Most of them will be pretty specific though. I am going to start with Fried Food. It's probably one of the worst things for me so here goes. Starting today I am giving up Fried Food until Nov. 28, 2010. My goal is to weigh 150 lbs by my birthday! A very realistic and attainable goal if I get my butt back to the gym! Every 30 days I will be taking new pictures, and posting them! Hopefully by my birthday I look awesome!

Ok so I went home, and ate everything! I ate cake, cookies, fried shrimp, icecream, mexican (Oh how I love Mexican!) I finally weighed myself and I gained back 7 lbs! But I'm going to look on the bright side and go from there. I'm still 7 lbs. lighter than when I started. I didn't gain it all back, and now I'm on my motivation train again! I'm going to go with what I do best. Giving stuff up completely. It doesn't work for a lot of people, but it seems to be the only thing that ever works for me. I have to take out the choice for a while. For instance, when I gave up sweets I did it for 6 months! Somehow when I give up stuff completely I'm able to do it. That's what I'm doing for the next 3 months! For 90 days I'm going to be giving up sweets, fried food, and red meat. The reasoning behind the sweets is that although I can go long periods of time without so much as wanting any. When I do finally eat them I eat them in excess which is not good. Fried food...well that should be obvious. It's awful! I don't eat it often...but once again...shouldn't really be eating it at all. Meat...although I don't think meat in general is bad for me I'm going to cut out high fat meat and hopefully it will keep me away from Crown Burger, Apollo Burger, Wendy's, and any other damn hamburger place that is so damn tasty!! Ok, well, that's my plan for the time being. I will keep my blog updated on my progress!!

Ok so last night I had Mexican! But...it was planned before I started my blog yesterday! It was also very good!! I love Mexican food, and besides how bad could it really be for me? Fried chips...salsa...sour cream...guacamole...and let's not forget every bite smothered in cheese! It's your major food groups! (Even if it is a billion calories...) Today I was much better. 8 1/2 hours at Desert Star helps with that. After waking up fairly nauseous I didn't take a lunch, but luckily Subway is within walking distance. I ordered a foot long yes, but hear me out! I ate half for lunch, and then the other half a few minutes ago when I got home. I should stay full until later tonight. I will try to eat an apple instead of cereal! I think Special K is laced with Cocaine! Shhh....don't tell the government though. They might take it away from me, and that would not be good! I haven't weighed myself in a while. I'm still a little afraid of what the scale might tell me. I will do it the Thursday before I leave for Oklahoma (which is next week) Hopefully by then I will have gotten my act together. 50 lbs! Woohoo!

My Inspiration!!

Today I decided to start a Blog. This Blog was inspired by 2 things.

1. Laura Lewis-I was bored, so I decided to read some of her blog.

2. The burger and fries (McDonald's) I ate about an hour ago.

I'm constantly trying to diet. I lose weight then I gain it back. This pattern has gone on forever! I recently bought a fitness journal where I was tracking my calorie intake. Over the course of about a month, I lost about 13 lbs. Then it happened. I tried a Crown Burger. Oh my hell! It was so good. Within the last week I have had Bajio's, Apollo Burger, Pizza, and now (It disgusts me to even say it. ) McDonald's. I don't even like McDonald's! I couldn't find my shoes this morning, and I didn' have time to make a lunch. I figured I'd get a sandwich at the college, but the cafeteria is closed at the college, and the stupid fake cafeteria didn't have anything in it today! I feel horrible now! What was I thinking? I keep telling myself that if I eat this way I will undo everything I've done, but I just don't seem to be listening to myself! Which is strange....since I'm always right!! I am going to stop doing this. I am going to finally break the viscious cycle, and this Blog is going to record it! My goal is still 50 lbs, and I will make it! 365 days from now I will weight 128 lbs.! (Unless I do it sooner!)