Brandy's Success Diary

Sorry your SD is being an ass. Can you ask your mom to put some pressure on him to get your taxes done asap? Give her your sob story about not having any $$.

I'm glad you're taking a good attitude about things lately, and not letting them get to you too much. Stress is no good. :( Your plan to exercise is a good one as it will help with the weight loss, and help with the stress. :)
 
bikinibound said:
Sorry your SD is being an ass. Can you ask your mom to put some pressure on him to get your taxes done asap? Give her your sob story about not having any $$.

I'm glad you're taking a good attitude about things lately, and not letting them get to you too much. Stress is no good. :( Your plan to exercise is a good one as it will help with the weight loss, and help with the stress. :)
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Helping with stress is what I am hoping for today. I just have so many things going on, that I can't focus myself 100% on ANYTHING. It really sucks. Even today... I have so much to do-that its hard to even fathom on how I am going to get it done!! Time is going by too fast for me.




mishi said:
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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I keep telling myself that same thing over and over again. "One thing at a time", but somehow- its still never enough time. I am concentrating on doing at least 75% of most things... that way I get SOMETHING accomplished, and I'll finish the other percentage when I have a free moment.
 
Try making a list of what needs to be done, and the prioritize them in order of importance. As you cross things off, you'll get a sense of accomplishment--and it will help to get them all sorted out and organized. I always feel much better when I write it out on paper. Then it doesn't seem as overwhelming. :)
 
bikinibound said:
Try making a list of what needs to be done, and the prioritize them in order of importance. As you cross things off, you'll get a sense of accomplishment--and it will help to get them all sorted out and organized. I always feel much better when I write it out on paper. Then it doesn't seem as overwhelming. :)
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Thanks. That is great advice. I will go do that now!
 
I'm feeling miserable right now. Exercise is getting to be a pain in the ass today. All I've brought myself to do is the beginners mat of Pilates. And I have a severe headache that is turning into a migraine. UGH. NOT TODAY. PLEASE NOT TODAY. At 5pm I will go on a walk until I can't walk anymore. Thats still an hour away. Until then, I am going to take some aspirin, relax, and clean my room a bit more. I am getting fed up with clutter, and I am a pack rat!!! So I am trying to get rid of that today. I don't care if its dark out... I just want to walk and walk and walk. Even if all I can do is 1 mile because I feel so horrible... at least I will have that 1 mile in. Yoga will be easy for me, as it always relaxes me. Strength training I can handle, because I can do it indoors. Its just the second Pilates Mat that I am going to struggle with. I need to get these things in...but I also need to catch up on homework first and foremost. School is important... even though it slips my mind a lot.
 
Honey, if you've got a migraine toss that list out the window and get some rest. Forget about the exercise, just do only what needs to be done--like your homework. :hug2:
 
bikinibound said:
Honey, if you've got a migraine toss that list out the window and get some rest. Forget about the exercise, just do only what needs to be done--like your homework. :hug2:
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I really appreciate that. I have been concentrating on homework. But its really hard looking at the screen. I have tears streaming down my face-not from sadness or self pity, but just from strain. It sucks. I'm hoping the tylenol kicks in soon. I never did my walk, because the thought of moving outside is killing me... and now its dark. If the tylenol kicks in, I still have time to do 30 minutes of yoga, and 20 of strength training; which will bring me to my 300 minutes of exercise for the week. I don't want to drop below my goal of 300 minutes just because of a migraine. I'll just have to push through it... I hope I can. The migraine is easing up... I can tell that. In 20 minutes or so it will probably turn into a headache for the remainder of the night. I can exercise just fine with a headache.

Back to homework.... I NEED to understand these things for tomorrow's class. I didn't even get all the cleaning done that I wanted. I need to put laundry in... UGHHHHHH.
 
I'm so sorry to hear about the migraine. You probably need something a bit more heavy duty than aspirin to deal with it I'm guessing. View attachment 6031

BB is right about your SD and the taxes. Let your mum know how much impact it has on you and try to get her to help. I'm sure she wouldn't want you struggling with money unnecessarily.View attachment 6031

I hope that head is feeling better very soon - though, inconvenient as this would be, it sounds like it might need a sleep before it goes.

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felici said:
I'm so sorry to hear about the migraine. You probably need something a bit more heavy duty than aspirin to deal with it I'm guessing. View attachment 6031

BB is right about your SD and the taxes. Let your mum know how much impact it has on you and try to get her to help. I'm sure she wouldn't want you struggling with money unnecessarily.View attachment 6031

I hope that head is feeling better very soon - though, inconvenient as this would be, it sounds like it might need a sleep before it goes.

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Thanks for the advice. My mom does talk to him a lot about it, and I just talked to her yesterday about not having anymore then $3 in my account.
 
I just did my 20 minutes of strength training through my migraine. The migraine was a little less intense then it was 30 minutes ago... so I felt I could do it. I don't think I'm going to do my yoga. It won't get me any less stressed out because all I can feel is my head. I feel like my head has its own pulse. lol. And I am very dehydrated, so I am drinking as much as I can right now.

I"m proud that I at least got 35 minutes of exercise in today... even though I was hoping for at least 2 hours. lol. I'd rather rest and feel better then feel this sick all night-which I bet I will anyways.

I miss Dan. I want him to come home and give me a kiss and hug. He's my cuddle-bug. lol. Always makes me feel better when I'm down.
 
I hate migraines. I often have them too. It's amazing you have the will power to exercise through one of them. Great job! I hope your feeling better now. *hug*

I agree with Felici, your mother probably wouldn't like to know you're struggling with money. Mothers never do :)

I hope you'll have a great week, migraine-free.

*hugs!*
india
 
India said:
I hate migraines. I often have them too. It's amazing you have the will power to exercise through one of them. Great job! I hope your feeling better now. *hug*

I agree with Felici, your mother probably wouldn't like to know you're struggling with money. Mothers never do :)

I hope you'll have a great week, migraine-free.

*hugs!*
india
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Thanks!! My migraine is gone... thank god!!!
 
I am having major trouble losing weight... And gaining it.... well I'm doing that perfectly well. I need to buckle down now. I have decided to make a few goals for myself... by important dates that I really need to lose weight for. The first one comes at the end of May, and I want to be down to 190. I think I'll be able to do it. The first 5 to 10 lbs will be easier to come off.. I can probably lose more then 2 lbs per week. May 27th is my 3 year anniversary with Danny. I want to wear something sexy for him... so losing weight would make me feel better about it. I am going to have to work EXTRA hard... but it will be worth it. I'm not going to let myself eat crap-just to feel bad about myself the next morning. No one should have to feel bad about themselves. And I'm having trouble loving my own body. Losing weight will definitely help.

Food today:: EEK... I"m not sure. I think I will have 2/3 cup of cheerios for breakfast with a bottle of water. (cheerios dry.)

Exercise:: Well, I have school today. I skipped this class so I could exercise this morning. I will do 3 miles walking (45 minutes), 30 minutes of yoga, and as much Pilates as I can handle.

Losing weight by my anniversary is all I can think about. I just want to have a good self-esteem by then.
 
Hi Brandy :)
just wanted to say that it's good that you want to lose weight for your anniversary but remember that it's not losing weight that will help your self-esteem but your self-esteem that will help your weight loss. Never forget this..and things will be easier.
You're a great person, no matter how much you weigh. It's the beauty you have inside that matters. And I know you're not just beautiful but gorgeous.
A big hug!
India
 
India said:
Hi Brandy :)
just wanted to say that it's good that you want to lose weight for your anniversary but remember that it's not losing weight that will help your self-esteem but your self-esteem that will help your weight loss. Never forget this..and things will be easier.
You're a great person, no matter how much you weigh. It's the beauty you have inside that matters. And I know you're not just beautiful but gorgeous.
A big hug!
India
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You are so sweet! I'm trying to feel better. When I exercise... I feel my best.
 
Woohoo. I just got back from my walk. I did 47 minutes!! It is just so amazing outside today, that I am going to do it again later. It is just the perfect weather. SOOOOOO sunny. I want to do yoga today too. But walking burns more calories... and its just so nice out, how can I resist?? Dan even came on the walk with me. He was tired... seeing as he doesn't always exercise. But I am very proud of him for coming with me.

I ate most of a Ramen package for breakfast. Not a smart mood, but I don't have too much else. I am going to have Cheerios for lunch. I have to leave for school in an hour. But I have to take a shower, get ready, and teach Danny about Math things... so I don't have time for more exercise before school. After school is a different story. I do have things that need to get done...

1. Workbook chapters for Soups and Sauces
2. Readings for Pastry Skills
3. Dishes
4. Laundry
5. Vacuum

Then comes exercise::
1. another walk (until I feel like coming back in.)
2. Pilates
3. Yoga
4. Strength Training (even if its only a little bit.)

I'm feel great today!! Hopefully no other migraines will come anytime soon.
I feel like my goal to lose the 27 lbs in 3 months is totally reachable... and I feel like it is motivating me to work even harder then ever.

I've mapped out my goals, and I think I will be at me goal weight by May of '09. I'm not rushing anything, because I want it to stay off. I'm not in any hurry because as long as I'm progressing... I will feel excellent.

I can't wait for the Amazing Race Challenge and the Summer Solstice Challenge to start.
 
Hi Brandy!

Glad to see your day is looking better and you aren't getting any horrible migraines! Your plan for today looks good :) By the looks of your schedule, are you in culinary school :)?

Anyway, looking fwd to the challenge together!
 
keepitoff83 said:
Hi Brandy!

Glad to see your day is looking better and you aren't getting any horrible migraines! Your plan for today looks good :) By the looks of your schedule, are you in culinary school :)?

Anyway, looking fwd to the challenge together!
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Yes. I am in culinary school. Which is another reason it is so hard for me to lose weight!! I am constantly learning how to cook new meals and desserts. And I'm a baker!!! But I'm sticking with it... so it will happen this time.
 
Breakfast was ramen, followed by a 45 minute fast paced walk. Lunch was Quizno's. A medium honey bacon club on wheat bread, and instead of chips as a side... i had cheddar and broccoli soup. It was only a little little bit...but so delicious!!!!!!!!!!!

I am taking a rest right now and letting my food settle. Then maybe another walk if the overcast is gone by now (when I went to quizno's it was a little too cool out because of the clouds), and maybe some Pilates. I like my walks more though.

I am doing soooo well today!!
 
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