Brandy's Success Diary

Hi everyone! I did 15 minutes of strength training this morning.. just the arms. I have to update quickly so I can go take a shower and then go to work. It is a bright sunshiny day. And I wish I could exercise all afternoon. But I have work from 12pm-6pm. Then I will come home and walk for a while. I was hoping for about an hour. Then I need to study for a midterm that I have tomorrow. I will be up for quite a while! I have a lot of studying to do. What a pain in the ass day for my boss to ask me to work. I enjoy working, so I'm not officially complaining. But I have so much to do!! I got a good night sleep, so I am up for it. I weigh in every day; and I'm still only down .6 lbs for the week. Thats dumb. But I bet I can lose another pound with my long walk tonight. For breakfast I had a big bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios with Non-fat milk. It filled me up well!! And before I go to work (after my shower and everything) I am going to have some chicken caesar salad with minimal dressing. I don't know what I will have for dinner. But something delicious.

I've had some realizations. Nothing is more important to me than being healthy, feeling good about myself, progressing my career, and my family's health and well-being.

My career is progressing quickly! I'll make an entry about that when I have more time. But I am very excited and I have a lot more talent then I originally thought.

My health is what I need to work on. And I'm proud of myself for actually doing it.I know it will take a while... and I'm ok with that. When I get more money I am going to join a gym. But I want to make sure I have a steady income that I will definitely be able to pay my bills with.

This week is super stressful for me because I really need to pay a tuition bill that feels like it is out of my reach. But it will happen one way or another. I am getting a good amount of money back for my taxes. And I will put that money towards bills. Because that is what will make my life easier.

Damn... I really need to go get in the shower!!!!
 
I have to agree that health has to be a priority or the rest just doesn't matter (or happen!).

Good luck with it all & paying that bill. Tuition is a hard one!
 
Hey there friend!! Have a wonderful day today! It seems the sun is shining all over the globe today and everyone is feeling uplifted by it, I just read that in Bell's diary too, YEAH I like when sun improves our inner spirits it's wonderful to see!

Enjoy your day and don't work to hard!!
Kim
 
wOOt for the sunnier weather!!

I'm glad you are feeling so good, despite being rushed!!

I hope you don't get too worn out with that 3500 calorie walk this evening (jkg :D). It's great that you have such enthusiasm for doing the right thing.

I'm excited to hear about your news when you have time too!! :)
 
Hi Sweetness!

I'm so glad you're feeling better. :) Just don't over do it. ;)

Money is such a bitch sometimes. I know what you're going through, b/c I was in a similar situation when I was in college. I'm sure you'll find a way, though. :hug2:

Have fun @your dad's! :party:
 
I am sorry to hear about all the stress and pain you have been going through!!:hug2: I am excited for the good thing at work that you are keeping from us;) lol. Focusing on your health is sooooo important! Making this stuff (exercise, taking care of yourself) a priority is just so important! but you know that already:) You have come so far in your thinking! Good job! Keep up the good work and good luck with tuition, midterms, and your health!
 
bmohearn said:
Hi everyone! I did 15 minutes of strength training this morning.. just the arms. I have to update quickly so I can go take a shower and then go to work. It is a bright sunshiny day. And I wish I could exercise all afternoon. But I have work from 12pm-6pm. Then I will come home and walk for a while. I was hoping for about an hour. Then I need to study for a midterm that I have tomorrow. I will be up for quite a while! I have a lot of studying to do. What a pain in the ass day for my boss to ask me to work. I enjoy working, so I'm not officially complaining. But I have so much to do!! I got a good night sleep, so I am up for it. I weigh in every day; and I'm still only down .6 lbs for the week. Thats dumb. But I bet I can lose another pound with my long walk tonight. For breakfast I had a big bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios with Non-fat milk. It filled me up well!! And before I go to work (after my shower and everything) I am going to have some chicken caesar salad with minimal dressing. I don't know what I will have for dinner. But something delicious.

I've had some realizations. Nothing is more important to me than being healthy, feeling good about myself, progressing my career, and my family's health and well-being.

My career is progressing quickly! I'll make an entry about that when I have more time. But I am very excited and I have a lot more talent then I originally thought.

My health is what I need to work on. And I'm proud of myself for actually doing it.I know it will take a while... and I'm ok with that. When I get more money I am going to join a gym. But I want to make sure I have a steady income that I will definitely be able to pay my bills with.

This week is super stressful for me because I really need to pay a tuition bill that feels like it is out of my reach. But it will happen one way or another. I am getting a good amount of money back for my taxes. And I will put that money towards bills. Because that is what will make my life easier.

Damn... I really need to go get in the shower!!!!
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Brandy, I'm glad to hear you are feeling better. It sounds like you have a very good future ahead of you. Stick with your plans, you will achieve every thing you desire, YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF YOUR DESTINY. Sorry, I had to say it (it's my favorite quote) After you get through this hard slump with money and finishing school, you will get a job in your chosen profession
and life will be sweet! Keep it up! Your doing great!:party:
 
hey everyone! Thanks for checking up on me!!

I am at my father's house right now. I am incredibly bored and Dan is taking a nap next to me. I have to update from my iPhone because I can't use my father's computer. But, Dan and I took my dog on a walk for an hour. It felt great. It might have been longer but it was really col and misting out. Well, I need to go take care of the animals and clean up.
 
Brandy. I just wanted to say thanks for organizing Summer Solstice Challenge. I see that it's really been helpful for me and that it takes a real commitment from you. I had the impression you were anxious about being ill when it started - and now there's all that math!! If it hadn't been that you mentioned it here, and were organizing it yourself, I probably wouldn't have even wondered about joining it. So ta!! :)
 
felici said:
Brandy. I just wanted to say thanks for organizing Summer Solstice Challenge. I see that it's really been helpful for me and that it takes a real commitment from you. I had the impression you were anxious about being ill when it started - and now there's all that math!! If it hadn't been that you mentioned it here, and were organizing it yourself, I probably wouldn't have even wondered about joining it. So ta!! :)
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No problem! I'm glad it helped someone.. thats what I wanted it to do!
 
So tomorrow is going to be a marvelous day. I don't care what the weather is; rain or shine;.. I am going to be outside walking. I hope its a decent temp because I am going to head out with my camera and take lots of pictures.

I will probably get in about 3 hours worth of exercise all-together. If I don't get that on walks... it will be with yoga and pilates included.

I somehow lost weight this weekend while I was babysitting my father's house.. even though food was horrible for me.

I am in a great mood. I feel good about myself. I am happy with life. I will post everything else tomorrow. :)
 
Yeah... thats right. Somehow... I got down to 212.6! WooHoo.

Its 9:30 am right now.I plan on heading out for my walk by 11. I want to take plenty of awesome pictures.

For Breakfast I had a peanut butter and Jelly sandwich with a glass of orange peach mango juice. I have plenty of vitamins!

I'm in a great mood, and I have a great self-esteem by now. I hope I can make 190 by my 3 year anniversary with Danny! I would feel so great about that!!!
 
bmohearn said:
Yeah... thats right. Somehow... I got down to 212.6! WooHoo.

Its 9:30 am right now.I plan on heading out for my walk by 11. I want to take plenty of awesome pictures.

For Breakfast I had a peanut butter and Jelly sandwich with a glass of orange peach mango juice. I have plenty of vitamins!

I'm in a great mood, and I have a great self-esteem by now. I hope I can make 190 by my 3 year anniversary with Danny! I would feel so great about that!!!
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EXCELLENT PROGRESS!I am so glad you are feeling better and in a great mood. You can get to your goal for your 3 year ann. just keep doing what your doing and you will get there! Keep it up.:smilielol5:
 
I got in 90 minutes so far. I don't know how much more exercise I will be doing. I don't think I'll reach the 3 hour mark. Maybe the 2 hour mark, and that will be cool with me for the day!
 
Hi Brandy,

It's great to see that positive up beat attitude. You're doing fantastic. And see, it's paying off. 212.6! Woo Hoo!. Keep up the great work! Our teams are going to kick some butt this week!

V.
 
Glad you are so happy!!! Congrats on the 212:D! I am very excited for you! I hope you have a good week and keep up the great work!!
 
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