Ava's Attempt

Thanks guys! I really appreciate all of the support.

summer....I'm definitely in with you on that! Let's do it! That's actually a really good incentive!
 
Hey chica!

I have been MIA, just poking my head in to say hello. I have to agree with the jump roping, that is a mean workout. I always seem to come out with my shins hurting or else I'd do it more. Any suggestions? Is there a right way to jump? perhaps I need some better shoes, I think I burned these sneakers out. haha

Anyhow, keep on jumpin sista! You are doing great.
 
Your exercise motivation is inspiring!! You just keep it up honey and that 10 pound mark will be right around the corner!!!
 
Oh Ava, I'm sorry you're having a rough week. :::::hugs:::::: I'm have a bad couple of days, too. BUt I'm not here to start a pity party!! We can do this... we are in control. Tomorrow is a new day, with no mistakes in it. Isn't that great!? Nothing in the past matter... we always have tomorrow to do it right.

Is there anything in particular that's throwing you off? Do you want to talk about it?
 
Don't give up Avajayne. You can get back on track. What works for you? Do you have food in your house you need to get rid of? Brushing your teeth? You can do it.
 
Thanks Adriana (I hope I got it right!) I really appreciate the encouraging words...that's a great way to look at things...and I'm trying to get that way of thinking into my head for all the roads of life. Easier said than done! It's nothing too major...just stress concerning school work (I'm doing okay..but I'd rather be done!) and applying to colleges. You see, I do independent study for high school, and my parents would like me to attend a regular college or university but I would like to attend a music school. While they haven't outwardly opposed the idea...they haven't shown much support. And I have three lessons a week that I have to keep practicing for and driving all over the city to get to...and the mother is on me to get a job as well..aghh...and (this sounds horrible) I don't think I really like my friends (haha, actually it sounds more funny..)...not that I don't like them...they just don't make the best decisions...AHH

:::breathes:::

OK...I needed to vent! Thanks for letting me! I feel a bit better.

Maybe I should take up yoga or pilates...to calm the heck down. Haha.
 
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Don't give up Avajayne. You can get back on track. What works for you? Do you have food in your house you need to get rid of? Brushing your teeth? You can do it.
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Thanks! My mom seriously just does not like cooking healthy...and there is rarely much of good food in the house...I keep asking nicely!!! Yikes. I feel like I need a straight jacket.

Edit: I think I'm going to throw away all the bad food while she is sleeping. :rolleyes:
 
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Independent study and having a problem with decisions your friends make... You sound like a really nice, well behaved homeschooler!

If that's not right, just shoot me. lol

Anyway, I was homeschooled all my life, and now I'm homeschooling my daughter, who's 7. :)

Good for you on taking your music to the next level!! I took piano for 10 years but never did anything with it. I've tossed around the idea of going back to school and getting some sort of music major, but with three kids 7 and under, it's not the top prioiry right now. :)
 
Oh Gosh, I love the homeschooling. The only hard part is that I'm basically teaching everything to myself (and that food is everywhere!). It's nice to have a challenge though! I actually went to "normal" high school up until 2nd semester of this year...and I can say I like this much better. I like that I can decide a lot more for myself now!

I don't think I could not take my music to the next level. I could be totally fine sitting down all day playing piano and singing and practicing. That would actually be a dream come true...!

I do have to commend you though for homeschooling your kids. Coming from a person whose parents hated the idea...I think it's awesome that you are doing that for her. It must also be nice to spend that much more time with your daughter!
 
I was homeschooled from grade 1-8. My mother didn't teach me.. she ahd very little involvement.. I basicly was expected to have the self disapline to do it myself. For 9-12 I did online schooling. I know where your comin from :)
As for unhealthy food in the house.. mine was that way too... so i spent $100 a month and bought my own grocceries. And told my parents hands off.. since they weren't willing to provide the healthy choices for me. Now they are all more willing... bit too late cause i jsut moved out... lol. Ava.. please relax hun. Screwing up on your diet is not the end of the world.. or the world would have been ended a zillion times on this forum alone. lol Tomorrow is always another day... just do your best. If you cant control your food imput... make sure you exercise like mad atleast untill you can get your food under control. Exercise will help keep you from gaining. And u can eat unhealthy foods.. just in smaller portions. Every bit helps.

I wish I could do more to help.
 
Avi, of course you're a help! I really appreciate the support from everyone. Sometimes it gets a little crazy. I think letting it all out though really helped! You're right...it isn't the end of the world. Nowhere to go but up, right? I really appreciate it everyone, thanks.


Funny...all the homeschoolers!
 
I homeschool my daugher (age 9), I wouldn't want it any other way! I LOVE the time we spend together, I just wish we had more of it, since the days get eaten up so quickly!

More later, I'm being dragged away from the computer!
Have a good night :D
 
Alright well after a few bad days...I'm ready to jump back on my horse. Thanks again to everyone for the awesoem support. It's so appreciated.

I'm going back to counting my calories...haha because apparently I'm not too well with just guessing.

Breakfast: Cottage Cheese = 120 Calories

Lunch: Sesame Chicken Lean Cuisine (mmmm) = 340 Calories
Carrot Stick with a little bit of dip = about 100 Calories?

Snack: Graham Crackers = 160 Calories

Dinner with be chicken with some seasoning = 200 Calories
Apple 80 Calories
1 Graham Cracker = 65 Calories

So for the day that will be 1065 Calories

And I also went for a 3 mile run today and dranks tons of water. :)

Pretty good day, I think.
 
VERY good day! Way to go!

3 miles! Wow. Yay you. I want to run so badly, but I'm just not there yet. I've jogged 1/8-1/4 at a time and my heart just can't take it and I get so bright red people ask me if I'm ok! :p I also have bad knees, but that doesn't bother me. As soon as I get my heart in condition, you just try and stop me from running!
 
Oh, I can never understand the joy of running. My legs itch, my ah, hem, chest hurts, my face turns purple.

It really is ugly ;)

You guys who can - run for me too :D I'll walk behind ya!
 
Haha thanks guys! I used to not be a big fan of running either..but now I NEED it. The endorphins are...WOW. Really. Plus...I add incentives. I make a playlist on my iPod of my absolute favorite songs at the moment...and I only allow myself to listen to them while I'm running. It's a good incentive especially on those days where I tell myself I'm too tired...the jams make me get up, go, and keep going!

Hope you are all having good days!
 
mmm graham crackers! good snack! your day sounds good. i always count calories bc if i dont, i underestmiate everything.

running=life, i agree. and i do the same thing! i listen to like 3 songs that are my top favorite at the time and i also try to think of something while i run. like i plan my grocery list, or what i want to wear later or something so that my mind is taken off of the running.

its okay about having a rough couple of days. to be honest, today i went over my carb intake goal, so i guess if i want to be really strict, i wont be getting that DVD on friday. plus, i'm not anywhere near 132 lbs. i'm more like 133.5 right now and no way 1.5 pounds is coming off in 2 days lol. we'll get through this though! i'm here for ya buddy!

xoxoxox
 
I'm so behind. lol. I went to the track the other day and brought my cd player, but put it down after 1 lap because it was so bulky and totally embaressing! Everyone else has their cute little ipods... I'd be happy with any mp3 player. :D
 
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