julia2707bel
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This is awesome to be able to count everything like that...Where do you work? How do you manage do all that and work?
100 pounds in 1 year
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artmonster
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I have a desk'ish job..... We are a aircraft turbine turboprop engine repair facility. I handle account management ( Im the leason between the guys on the floor and the customer and the parts vendors ).
How I manage it is: I get up at 4:45 every morning, and leave for work at 7:30. In that time I weigh myself( I do it at the same time every morning), I take my measurements and blood pressure, do an hour walk, log and measure and eat breakfast (feed the insane cats), prepare everything Im going to eat until I get home from work (that means writing it down, and weighing EVERYTHING...then when I get time, usually during lunch...I enter it in FitDay ), take a shower, get dressed, get my little girl ready for daycare, water the plants, etc....
Then when I get home, I have an Idea of how many calories I need for the rest of the eve, and base dinner on that. Then based upon the calories I've taken in and how I feel...I will work out a little more if I want (either a bike ride, use the elliptical machine, beat up he heavy bag, or lift weights)
It's not hard, it just takes the willpower to do it. I told myself, and still tell myself " I am going to do this becasue I need to do this" and actually now I like to do this......cause I feel alive again !
Don't let yourself psyche yourself out.....
You are in control....... If you are serious on losing weight and getting fit.....you will do it.
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artmonster
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....well.....really another reason I am adamant and regimented on getting fit, ( and I am just starting to admit to myself ).....
It's mainly to be healthy for Maiah (#1).
secondly it's the fact that I want to be fit again.
thirdly, and until recently repressively.....I am feeling the urge to date again....I have been divorced for over a year and a half....and havent been interested in any type of relationship or dating since then......
.....but now.....especially since I have my energy and stamina level growing again.......my interest in women has grown as well again.....
I at least want to be back in the shape I was a few years ago like this picture, before I feel up to the challenge:
It's mainly to be healthy for Maiah (#1).
secondly it's the fact that I want to be fit again.
thirdly, and until recently repressively.....I am feeling the urge to date again....I have been divorced for over a year and a half....and havent been interested in any type of relationship or dating since then......
.....but now.....especially since I have my energy and stamina level growing again.......my interest in women has grown as well again.....
I at least want to be back in the shape I was a few years ago like this picture, before I feel up to the challenge:
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Ugotwillugotway
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....well.....really another reason I am adamant and regimented on getting fit, ( and I am just starting to admit to myself ).....
It's mainly to be healthy for Maiah (#1).
secondly it's the fact that I want to be fit again.
thirdly, and until recently repressively.....I am feeling the urge to date again....I have been divorced for over a year and a half....and havent been interested in any type of relationship or dating since then......
.....but now.....especially since I have my energy and stamina level growing again.......my interest in women has grown as well again.....
I at least want to be back in the shape I was a few years ago like this picture, before I feel up to the challenge:
OMG 16lbs, thats like 4lbs away from 20 AHHHH
God ur on a roll there misterrrr, GOOD JOB!!!
airmanwifey819
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nice tat by the way.
I think you need to send some of that will power and determination my way. I know basically what I can eat for a day, but actually planning it out is a pain. So rock on! Your level of dedication is what I'm aiming for. Keep up the great work!
I think you need to send some of that will power and determination my way. I know basically what I can eat for a day, but actually planning it out is a pain. So rock on! Your level of dedication is what I'm aiming for. Keep up the great work!
artmonster
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No loss today.
That's OK.
last night I brought my bike into the kitchen for a tune-up...yes the kitchen....
typical bachelor.....house is clean enough to be healthy, and dirty enough to be happy.
anyway, I put a puncture resistant tube in the tire ( cause I was always getting flats fron the crap in the alley behind my house ), and cleaned it, lubed the parts, etc....now its ready for action again.
I also got my pass card for the gym updated.....I a'm paid up until Apr '09 ...lol guess I better make use of it......I just hate having to schedule to trip to the gym......that's why I put all my stuff in the living room...I can workout when the whim comes....but, I really need the gym for working my legs and back....not a lot of room for that here.
I didnt take a walk this morning. I am planning on doing some biking, and then go to the pool ! do some laps.....that will be a good change-up.
Im having breakfast now, the usual oatmeal with a banana in it, 1/2 cantalope, and vitamins.
I'll switch back and forth between playing and cleaning house today...I pick up Maiah tomorrow. YAY !
p.s. I did something out of my norm yesterday.....I bought a real nice pair of Nike Running shoes.......been a while since I've bought athletic shoes....lol.....I just looked at the box on the table and said to myself..."Maybe I should go on that walk, ....with these nice new shoes
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how about a pic?: This was my big painting for my University Senior exhibit. It's big! 16feet by 8 feet. I also put a close up of some detail to help show the scale of this thing....lol ( you can sort of see me standing by it at the lower left hand side )
That's OK.
last night I brought my bike into the kitchen for a tune-up...yes the kitchen....
typical bachelor.....house is clean enough to be healthy, and dirty enough to be happy.
anyway, I put a puncture resistant tube in the tire ( cause I was always getting flats fron the crap in the alley behind my house ), and cleaned it, lubed the parts, etc....now its ready for action again.
I also got my pass card for the gym updated.....I a'm paid up until Apr '09 ...lol guess I better make use of it......I just hate having to schedule to trip to the gym......that's why I put all my stuff in the living room...I can workout when the whim comes....but, I really need the gym for working my legs and back....not a lot of room for that here.
I didnt take a walk this morning. I am planning on doing some biking, and then go to the pool ! do some laps.....that will be a good change-up.
Im having breakfast now, the usual oatmeal with a banana in it, 1/2 cantalope, and vitamins.
I'll switch back and forth between playing and cleaning house today...I pick up Maiah tomorrow. YAY !
p.s. I did something out of my norm yesterday.....I bought a real nice pair of Nike Running shoes.......been a while since I've bought athletic shoes....lol.....I just looked at the box on the table and said to myself..."Maybe I should go on that walk, ....with these nice new shoes
"how about a pic?: This was my big painting for my University Senior exhibit. It's big! 16feet by 8 feet. I also put a close up of some detail to help show the scale of this thing....lol ( you can sort of see me standing by it at the lower left hand side )
minus86
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Again, great pics. I love that you are sharing these with us. I love to scrapbook, and while that is artistic, I could NEVER do somethink like this. I can draw pretty cute stick cats but that is about it... LOL.
You are doing so well with this. Big motivation to me. It is good that we can all keep eachother in check by our progress & success.
Soon enough you will feel confident enough to start dating again, and then you'll have to be swatting off the ladies like they're bees and you're honey.
Have a great swim... (I know you're really just going to check out the women in their bathing suits, start scoping out what's available these days. Ha ha!!!
)
You are doing so well with this. Big motivation to me. It is good that we can all keep eachother in check by our progress & success.
Soon enough you will feel confident enough to start dating again, and then you'll have to be swatting off the ladies like they're bees and you're honey.
Have a great swim... (I know you're really just going to check out the women in their bathing suits, start scoping out what's available these days. Ha ha!!!
)
airmanwifey819
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Amazing art work! I just don't have the creativity for that. which is sad since everyone else in my family is fantastic with most art forms. but hey, what I lack with a paintbrush(or pen, or clay, or, or, or...) I make up by being the only one in my family that can actually dance. But seriously, I've always been envious of people that can draw and/or paint. so major kudos on being so awesome!
Odd question....when your daughter is with you for your week, where does she sit since you tossed the couch? does she just pull up a seat on your weight bench?
Sorry, random curiosity gets the better of me sometimes.
But seriously, I've always been envious of people that can draw and/or paint. so major kudos on being so awesome!Odd question....when your daughter is with you for your week, where does she sit since you tossed the couch? does she just pull up a seat on your weight bench?
Sorry, random curiosity gets the better of me sometimes.
artmonster
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Odd question....when your daughter is with you for your week, where does she sit since you tossed the couch? does she just pull up a seat on your weight bench?
Sorry, random curiosity gets the better of me sometimes.
lol....I still have a lazy boy in the living room, and my computer desk......and her Elmo chair
We play on the floor more, which is fine with both of us.
The couch I had was just so dang big, it took up all the room....and with just me, (and a 34 pound 4 yr old on off weeks too)...the couch was overkill anyway.
Thanks for the positive feedback on my art, I really miss being able to paint that big.....someday I'll get into it again.....it's hard being an artist...I dont really like the poverty lifestyle......lol
airmanwifey819
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I would love to toss our way-to-big-for-just-us couch. but I think my husband would throw a fit. it just takes up so much room I have no space to workout with the TV to zone out with. So I get stuck in the spare bedroom staring at a wall. ugh. Lucky you that you can turn your living room into a mini gym and still have room for the Elmo chair
I'm really looking forward to your next art posting. I used to love looking at all the paintings and drawings my uncles did. That was my favorite thing to do with them since I suck at drawing. even my stick figures always look a bit lopsided
I'm really looking forward to your next art posting. I used to love looking at all the paintings and drawings my uncles did. That was my favorite thing to do with them since I suck at drawing. even my stick figures always look a bit lopsided
artmonster
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Today I did good. real good....I felt alive more than I can remember.
I walked this morning, went on a bike ride, and even went swimming.
I took a nap, and ate real healthy. I also went grocery shopping, and the farmers market ( I bought a whole bushel of roasted green chili's....oh ya...thats heaven right there!!)
My intake today was:
-Oatmeal with a banana cooked in it...yum.
-1/2 cantalope...yum
-peanut butter powerbar during my bike ride...yum
-egg beaters (with one real egg too) with fresh garlic, green pepper, onions, and jalapenos in it....yum
-a slice of whole wheat bread with the eggs...yum
-colby/jack string cheese...yum
-a peach....yum
-light & fit strawberry yogurt....yum
and for dinner I just had:
-Kashi Roasted Garlic Pizza ( with 4 whole fresh roasted green chilis layed on top)...( i ate the whole thing...lol )...heavenly
Total calories today: 2191 according to fit day
So I can have a "Surpee" !!!!!
( Thats Maiah's term for a treat, or suprise! )
I got a bag of Ghiradelli 60% cacao chocolates today....I'll have one of those in celebration of my good day...(only 55 calories)
Got to burn a few more calories and finish cleaning the house...Maiah's coming tomorrow!!!!
I'm going to pick her up on the bike ( she likes riding in the trailer )..
I love her so much.
I walked this morning, went on a bike ride, and even went swimming.
I took a nap, and ate real healthy. I also went grocery shopping, and the farmers market ( I bought a whole bushel of roasted green chili's....oh ya...thats heaven right there!!)
My intake today was:
-Oatmeal with a banana cooked in it...yum.
-1/2 cantalope...yum
-peanut butter powerbar during my bike ride...yum
-egg beaters (with one real egg too) with fresh garlic, green pepper, onions, and jalapenos in it....yum
-a slice of whole wheat bread with the eggs...yum
-colby/jack string cheese...yum
-a peach....yum
-light & fit strawberry yogurt....yum
and for dinner I just had:
-Kashi Roasted Garlic Pizza ( with 4 whole fresh roasted green chilis layed on top)...( i ate the whole thing...lol )...heavenly
Total calories today: 2191 according to fit day
So I can have a "Surpee" !!!!!
( Thats Maiah's term for a treat, or suprise!
)I got a bag of Ghiradelli 60% cacao chocolates today....I'll have one of those in celebration of my good day...(only 55 calories)
Got to burn a few more calories and finish cleaning the house...Maiah's coming tomorrow!!!!
I'm going to pick her up on the bike ( she likes riding in the trailer )..
I love her so much.
minus86
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Oh YEA!!! I am a green chile FANATIC! I am glad that to see that they sell roasted green chile outside of NM. Hee hee. Of course, Colorado is only one state away...
Your pizza sounds SO YUMMY! I love how you put "yum" next to everything you had today. It's good that you are enjoying your healthy food.
Have fun with Maiah tomorrow! Take care.
Ferocity
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The "yum" cracks me up too. It reminds me of the YouTube video, "Winston on Yummy." Winston is a smoosh-faced cat though, and bites some things that probably wouldn't qualify as yummy (i.e. "a plastic lid? Yum!")
Otherwise, you sound like you're doing really well. I can totally relate to the "feeling more alive," thing. Since I started exercising and watching my food (it's only been one week) I'm shocked by how much energy I have and the positivity of my outlook on life.
I glanced over some of your early entries to see where you were when you started. OMG, what did coconut ever do to you?
Mushrooms, however, are the Fungus of the Beast, and therefore never to be consumed.
Have a great week with Maiah!
Otherwise, you sound like you're doing really well. I can totally relate to the "feeling more alive," thing. Since I started exercising and watching my food (it's only been one week) I'm shocked by how much energy I have and the positivity of my outlook on life.
I glanced over some of your early entries to see where you were when you started. OMG, what did coconut ever do to you?
Mushrooms, however, are the Fungus of the Beast, and therefore never to be consumed.
Have a great week with Maiah!
artmonster
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I think it has to do with my early years. When I was 4&5, my father was stationed in the Phillipines and our whole family lived there for two years.
We had philipino maids and nanny's I guess you could call them....and they used to give us kids coconut to eat.....I hated it.......guess I still do....I just got it in my head " why would any sane person eat this crap?".....lol
artmonster
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Had a good day again today,
I didnt do much for exercise, I biked a little in the morning, and picked Maiah up in the bike at noon......
the rest of the day was spent playing....I did clean out the garage and hose it down....nice clean floor again.
I did good with the calories: 2130 as FitDay sees it.....(that includes my weekly treat,,,this time it was Vanilla ice cream)
We just got done watching the last episode of 'Generation Kill' on HBO.......
pretty cool mini-series....I'm into that kinda stuff.
Tomorrow back to the a.m. walk. and the grind of another work week.
time to get jammies on and brush teeth etc.....'gnight.
I didnt do much for exercise, I biked a little in the morning, and picked Maiah up in the bike at noon......
the rest of the day was spent playing....I did clean out the garage and hose it down....nice clean floor again.
I did good with the calories: 2130 as FitDay sees it.....(that includes my weekly treat,,,this time it was Vanilla ice cream)
We just got done watching the last episode of 'Generation Kill' on HBO.......
pretty cool mini-series....I'm into that kinda stuff.Tomorrow back to the a.m. walk. and the grind of another work week.
time to get jammies on and brush teeth etc.....'gnight.
Phoenyx
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....well.....really another reason I am adamant and regimented on getting fit, ( and I am just starting to admit to myself ).....
It's mainly to be healthy for Maiah (#1).
secondly it's the fact that I want to be fit again.
thirdly, and until recently repressively.....I am feeling the urge to date again....I have been divorced for over a year and a half....and havent been interested in any type of relationship or dating since then......
.....but now.....especially since I have my energy and stamina level growing again.......my interest in women has grown as well again.....
Awesome! I just tuned in to your diary for the first time... fantastic! You're another good example of having 'the WANT' as I call it. I have a lengthy post about it in mine.
16.4 pounds since you started... that's great!
And I can testify about the energy and stamina levels increasing! My husband's been a lot happier of a man lately, if you catch my drift.
I'll be keeping up with your diary now. Better late than never?
4 year olds are something else. I have a niece who is 4... she's a kick!
And I dig your artwork. As a fellow artist... I understand the need to have a desk job to pay the bills though you'd rather be creating. I need to get back to it.
artmonster
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Thanks ! Youre right, I do WANT it. Something just clicked one day about threew eeks ago...I cant explain it....not I really want to be fit
It's not really late...lol.....Ive only been at it for three weeks....49 more to go ...whew!
I really miss it....but being an artist requires a lot of time ( its not jsut the act of painting...it's the prep, the psyching-up or meditatively preparing....let alone sitting there pondering what to do next...lol...theres lots of that time)....A lot of time I really cant find yet, Maiah is my priority at the moment...I have years and years left to get back into the art full time.
Thanks for all the positive input ! It really means alot !
Phoenyx
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Thanks ! Youre right, I do WANT it. Something just clicked one day about threew eeks ago...I cant explain it....not I really want to be fit
You don't need to explain it to me, I know. That's why I was able to do what I did this year when I've failed so many other times in the past. The WANT was there. Granted, I will admit that vanity has a large part to play in it... I didn't want to hit my 40s with so much excess baggage.
I really miss it....but being an artist requires a lot of time ( its not jsut the act of painting...it's the prep, the psyching-up or meditatively preparing....let alone sitting there pondering what to do next...lol...theres lots of that time)....A lot of time I really cant find yet, Maiah is my priority at the moment...I have years and years left to get back into the art full time.
Thanks for all the positive input ! It really means alot !
I know what you mean... I don't have kids, but time still seems to be at a premium. Especially March - August when baseball season is in full swing... really makes my life crazy because of work.
And I don't even LIKE baseball! I need to force myself to take time to paint a little every night again, even if its just pulling a few lines on a piece of plexi (pinstriping) to get the rust off the skills.Keep at it! I'm cheering for ya!
