Brandy's Success Diary

I just made a challenge... called the SUMMER SOLSTICE challenge. Go take a look. I want a lot of people to joinnnnn
 
Hey honey, I'm so sorry about all the deaths you've had to deal with lately. :hug2: That kind of stuff isn't supposed to happen until you get old.

14.5min miles is a very good pace--be proud of yourself. :)

I'll go check out your challenge. :)
 
felici said:
Yeah - 14.5 is a great number - I bet you were feeling very focussed to manage that. :)
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If I focus too much on the pace, I slow down, because I feel tired. But instead I throw on my ipod, and get lost in a song, and try to keep going as fast as I can (usually I listen to a song with a good beat to walk to.)...but I'm not focused on how the walking makes me feel (sweating, tired, out of breath.. or whatever it may be.)
 
bikinibound said:
Hey honey, I'm so sorry about all the deaths you've had to deal with lately. :hug2: That kind of stuff isn't supposed to happen until you get old.

14.5min miles is a very good pace--be proud of yourself. :)

I'll go check out your challenge. :)
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It bums me out when death happens to people who aren't much older then me, or that are even YOUNGER then me. But it hurts too much to find all the negative in life. I still cry and stuff, but it makes me appreciate EVERYTHING.

I am proud of my pace. I am going to try to keep that up... then I will try to throw some jogging in there.
 
bmohearn said:
Time always flies by when I'm with my boy. I love him... he does so much for me. And I feel free to tell him what I weigh, even when I gain weight. I've NEVER EVER EVER been able to do that to ANYONE. I think its because I know he doesn't judge me even 1% because of what I weigh. He thinks I'm gorgeous and his trophy girl whether I weigh 135 lbs, or 400 lbs. I'm really lucky to have found such a great guy. He always makes me feel special.
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Awwww that is TOO perfect....he is a KEEPER. I'm happy that you've found someone that makes you that happy. It really is so very important for someone to love you for you, and it seems like he does just that!

On a side note, I am so sorry to hear about all the recent deaths :(. It really does make you learn to appreciate every day to its fullest.
 
I have no idea what I'm eating today. But I have a basis: Apple, Tuna sandwich, Soup, cheerios

Exercise today: Well, I have the day off, and you bet your bottom I'm going to be working out!

I want to do 3 miles walking
30 minutes of yoga
15 minutes of Pilates
20 minutes of strength training
MAYBE the second mat of Pilates.

That doesn't sound like enough. lol. I might do more. I'll see how my time goes.

I've been using Self.com as a challenge, but only for exercise. I use it to keep track of the minutes I exercise, and how many calories I burn. LUCKILY, all the exercises I do are on there. My GOAL is to burn 1 lb off per week JUST from exercise. So I'm aiming to burn around 500 calories per day. That is a lot, but I just keep trying to make sure its possible- or realistic for me. Today is a catch up day for that goal because I have the day off.

MONDAY: 70 minutes of exercise; 476 calories burned
TUESDAY: 55 minutes of exercise; 346 calories burned
WEDNESDAY: 45 minutes of exercise; 322 calories burned

I've been slowly declining... but I have also had opportunities to exercise, and I haven't. So I need to make sure I exercise all that I can today. Even though I am still proud of what I have done for the past 3 days- today is going to be spectacular.
 
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Hey There miss sweetheart! Look at that great menu! mmmmm everything sounds like something I would pick for myself. LOL LOL don't beat yourself up over the slowly declining workouts, I'm just so happy to see your working it each day, you should be happy your moving and kicken it, whether it's 10 minutes a day or 110 minutes a day, anything is better than NO exercise at all, so give yourself a big pat on the back for shaking your hump and putting in the effort. Your doing fine!! Keep it up!!! I'll be back to check on you!
Hugs
Kim
 
Miss Ladybug said:
Hey There miss sweetheart! Look at that great menu! mmmmm everything sounds like something I would pick for myself. LOL LOL don't beat yourself up over the slowly declining workouts, I'm just so happy to see your working it each day, you should be happy your moving and kicken it, whether it's 10 minutes a day or 110 minutes a day, anything is better than NO exercise at all, so give yourself a big pat on the back for shaking your hump and putting in the effort. Your doing fine!! Keep it up!!! I'll be back to check on you!
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Kim
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Thanks Kim! Some days I just need to push myself extra hard. I just made my own challenge, so I hope that since I made it I will work extra hard for that too.
 
Hi Brandy,

Glad we're on the same team for the road trip challenge. It sounds like it'll be a lot of fun. I joined your challenge too. Looking forward to it.

V.
 
thekrinse said:
Hi Brandy,

Glad we're on the same team for the road trip challenge. It sounds like it'll be a lot of fun. I joined your challenge too. Looking forward to it.

V.
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Thanks. Pass the word on if you will. I wanted to start it in 2 days...but I only have 10 people signed up for it so far!! I need more then triple that. So I might have to wait an extra week.

I"m glad you're on my team!
 
Hey there your menue looks yummy,and speaking of tuna I need to make some tuna salad.Also TY for dropping by you rock,hugggs TAMMMY
 
I'm not sure about food again for tomorrow. I don't have much food in my house. And I have no money for grocery shopping.

But exercise I can do plenty of.

I exercised 45 minutes again today. a 14 min and 30 second walk, and then my Yoga. I wanted to do more, but my chest cold turned into a head cold, and I needed to take a rest.

Tomorrow's plan: 2 mile walk, yoga, pilates, 15 or 20 minutes of strength training. I think I will have enough time to get that in.

I only took a 1 mile walk today..but I messed around with the pace. I ran quite a bit, walked slowly to catch my breath, and walked at my speed walking pace. Now if I can catch my breath while still speed walking... I will be able to beat my mile record.
 
Hi Brandy,
I signed up for your challenge. I'll probably get eliminated the first week though. :D

I'm slowing down on my exercise this week and next just to give myself a break before my challenge starts. So don't worry about not going crazy with it right now. I guarantee you're going to be exercising a lot with the AR challenge. :smash:
 
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bikinibound said:
Hi Brandy,
I signed up for your challenge. I'll probably get eliminated the fist week though. :D

I'm slowing down on my exercise this week and next just to give myself a break before my challenge starts. So don't worry about not going crazy with it right now. I guarantee you're going to be exercising a lot with the AR challenge. :smash:
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I bet I will!!! I Like exercise. Especially since its STARTING to get a tad bit warmer and sunnier these days (around me anyways). I'm addicted to walks. Every day I need to go on one, just to feel the wind in my face.

I'm excited for yours to start!!
 
Even a tad warmer and sunnier, and being able to walk outside has got to be good for you - considering how thoroughly the weather can push you inside. That's good news. And you are getting some real energy into some of those walks - good on you!
 
I had a veggie stirfry for dinner. With bokchoy, pea pods, carrots, onions, zucchini... it was YUMMMMMY. I didn't get any exercise. OMG.. .maybe a 5 minute run on the way home. I asked Dan to drop me off before the driveway because I wanted to run home, so I ran on my street..... but I forgive myself. I have all day tomorrow to spend exercising. Dan is working a double... which is going to make me lonely all day. But no biggie. EXERCISE I will.. and clean some more!!

I cried a lot today when I went to my mom's house. They sold one of the puppies that her dog had, and when they took the little puppy away from my arms and changed its name right in front of me- I cried the moment they left. My stepfather was also being an ASSHOLE to me all day. He just doesn't like me. I don't know why. He's such a jerk to me-but he treats my mom great. So I'm not complaining. The puppy I named Curly, and they took it away from me (let me explain that Sadie the mother dog; had 3 puppies. The one they were supposed to take I nicknamed Larry even though it was a girl. [I nicknamed them after the 3 stooges]. I said my goodbyes to Larry before the family got there... and then the wife changed her mind and took Curly. And JAY- my step father grabbed her out of my hands, and didn't even let me say goodbye to my puppy. I was so angry.!!) I mean... my favorite puppy is MOE... the only boy. He is brindle colored, and I keep telling my mom that I am going to buy him as soon as I get the money. But Jay knows that- and is trying to give him away first... just to make me sad. UUUGGGGGHHHHHHHHH. stress. He's also had my taxes for over a month- and he hasn't done them. And he keeps promising to= and he doesn't. He won't even do them until April I bet! Which sucks, because I need the money NOW, with only $3 in my bank account- I can't even afford my college tuition payment at the end of the month. I'm sooo stressed. Tomorrow I will do LOTS of yoga... that always centers and relaxes me. Its one of the things I find works best when I am stressed.... next to sleep of course. WHen I do yoga and when I sleep...its like everything stressful is extracted from my body. Thats why I sleep a lot more when I'm depressed.

Tomorrow will be ok... I'll miss dan a lot- but I will have time for myself to do yoga, and exercise, and clean a bunch. (not nearly as much as I had to do last week of course!! :hurray:) I hope to catch up on all my homework too. I need tomorrow to catch up on everything in life, and center myself to a point where I feel content with everything around me.
 
I am motivated to make TODAY the best day I possibly can. I am going to accomplish so much. I will beat my 14.5 minute miles..even if its only a 14 minute and 28 second mile... I'll feel happy. I will complete 2 mats of Pilates Beginners and Intermediate. I will really concentrate while doing my yoga, because I really need some de-stress activities. I will get my room to look even better then I made it look last weekend. I will eat healthy. I will strength train today for 20 minutes. I will make myself feel beautiful. I will complete all my homework, and learn more in ALL the subjects I am taking. Today will be successful.
 
Sounds like a great plan today. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday! I am sorry about the puppy and the step-dad! It is too bad he is such a jerk! Keep strong and focus on yourself... seems like you are already on track! Everything will work out. Just try to handle one thing at a time!
 
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