Brandy's Success Diary

That's great that you're feeling so good about the running. That couch to 5k program is great for weight loss, b/c it's kind of like interval training the first few weeks. I have toyed with the idea of doing it myself.

The Boston marathon is a very ambitious long-term goal. :party: If we come to cheer you on, can we dump a bucket of gatorade on you as you cross the finish line? :biggrinjester:

Have a great week, miss runner. :)
 
bikinibound said:
That's great that you're feeling so good about the running. That couch to 5k program is great for weight loss, b/c it's kind of like interval training the first few weeks. I have toyed with the idea of doing it myself.

The Boston marathon is a very ambitious long-term goal. :party: If we come to cheer you on, can we dump a bucket of gatorade on you as you cross the finish line? :biggrinjester:

Have a great week, miss runner. :)
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Hell YEAH you could!! That would be sweet! lol. I'm so motivated to do the race that I want margaritas afterwards as well (cuz I'll be 21 by then!!! lol)) If not.. we'll go to someone's house, and I'll have them anyways. rofl.
 
mishi said:
That would be awsome Brandy! It is nicer to do it with someone else:) If you want we can keep each other posted on our progress. Nothing crazy just as we go along:) Let me know!
Have a good run today:)
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Yeah that sounds awesome!!! I found a website that has a breakdown of training for 26 and for 16 weeks. I think I will just start doing the couch to 5K first! I think it was
 
I thought I had a really bad weekend. But when I hopped on the scale... 209.4!!!!!

I am so excited. Finally out of the 210's, and I will never see them again. Next goal: ONEDERLAND!!! Lets see how today goes.
 
I got out of school early today. Dan and I got home around 10:30am. The second we got home, Danny went on a run with me. We did the Week 1 of the Couch to 5K podcast that I have. After the 3rd run, my phone died (also where my podcast is.) SO dan started counting out the times instead. I had remembered how many runs there were and how long they were. At one point I got really grumpy and mad because I was tired and I hadn't eaten yet. He was telling me to "catch up" with him, and to "move faster"...only trying to be a motivation. It didn't help. I was doing what I could...and I got all pissy. lol. I apologized afterward and explained that I was grumpy and that I didn't want to be criticized. Then we went out to lunch, at his work. (Longhorn Steakhouse). I got a cheeseburger and fries. But never ate the fries, and left like 1/4 of the burger on the plate. I did have some multigrain bread though. It was delicious. Then I took a nap... so when I woke up (just a few minutes ago) all my grumpiness has faded. Dan wants to go on another run later tonight when it gets dark out. We want to run on the road, but both of us are embarrassed. I am embarrassed because I am very heavy chested, and when I run I feel like people will be looking at my boobs moving up and down, lol. He is just embarrassed because he thinks he is fat. (he's really not!) So during the day we ran in the woods together, but at night TONIGHT I think we will run around the block. If not... I've already done week one today, and I feel great. I just feel so much better about myself when I know that I ran. I'm still very proud of myself. VERY proud. Especially when I saw 209.4 on the scale! It makes me feel like the weight could actually be coming off!! I've had such trouble with that lately. I have hope to make my anniversary goal in 4 weeks.

Though my cardio is excellent, I have to start taking care of toning some areas,and getting in some flexibility. For my vacation in July I want my arms to be less flabby, and my stomach area to be a little more toned. Being a bit more flexible will make me more in shape for then too. Its 3 months away, so I have plenty of time.

Dan says he'll do the marathon "training" with me for 2010. How awesome is that?!!?!?!? It doesn't even seem plausible right now that I'd EVER be able to cross the finish line. But 2 years is a long time to have to train. So here I come!!! I am working my hardest.
 
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BRANDY YOUR DOING AWSOME !!!!!


You are going to really see the weight keep dropping off if you keep running! Don't worry too much about your diet, I mean try to keep away from the obvious high fat foods but little treats are ok. Now that I am jogging, I don't stress too much about my diet cause I know that I am burning major calories from jogging. You will find from running your body will naturally crave healthy foods like protien and good carbs especially. When ever I have a craving for sweets, I grab an orange - it really takes away my sweets cravings.

I'm so happy that you feel good about running, it gives you a natural rush doesn't it! I feel so invigorated after a jog.

Keep it up and you will reach your goals in no time!:party:
 
I've been thinking for a little while about what sizes I think I'd like to be once I reach my goal. I like to toss around numbers sometimes.

I was thinking a 34 to 36 D bra. I'm already the D. lol.
Pants? I was hoping around a 5/6. If I could be a 3/4 that would rock too.But I have hips, and i don't think I will get that small. 5/6 sounds great to me though.
Shirts? I am very heavy chested, so Medium is as small as I will be able to get.

What am I now?? I am a size 17 jeans. I can fit into a lot of 15's. When I wash jeans they get tight, which is why I need the 17, but by the end of the day I could probably fit better into a "broken in" 15. Unfortunately,things don't work like that. lol. Shirts- I'm between a Large and an Extra large depending on length and style. I'm in a size 38 D bra currently. a 36 is too small for me to think to fit into.

I don't like admitting what size I am. I really don't! lol. When I was shopping a month & few weeks ago... I had to go into the plus section. And of course they didn't have my size... because it is the smallest of the pluses if that makes sense. And they had like 1 pair of pants that would fit me, and they were ugly!

By the time I go on vacation to Maine in July I want to weigh 175, and be in a size 13/14 jeans. I have so many of those size pants that I keep for when I lose a bit of weight. I will probably need to buy a 36 bra by then too. I'm too excited just thinking of it. lol.

Eldaweesda: jogging does give me a rush...but sometimes the rush comes after I finish. lol. Usually when I am doing my 5 minute cool down walk I feel spectacular and just SO proud of myself for what I had just done. I am definitely going to keep up with it!!
 
Hey Brandy! Just wanted to congratulate you on your recent adventure into jogging! It's definitely something that I personally find the hardest to do and i feel the most proud when I can actually do it! And as a size 16 myself, I completely hear you on trying to find clothing - it's IMPOSSIBLE. I too am just not buying clothes until I can get back to a 13 or 14. I have pants ranging in size from 10 up to 16 in my closet. Aren't we sick for keeping stuff that doesn't fit us? I just can't let go of those beautiful size 10s I wore when I was 19. Le sigh.

Keep up the good work! You're doing wonderfully!!!
 
heather- I always keep my old pants/shorts because it would kill me to admit that I am defeated, and would never wear them again. But I kept them, because I had faith that I would be wearing them again someday.
 
Danny and I just came back from another walk/jog. We only ran for 2 of the minutes I think. The rest was walking, but it was nice to get out in the fresh air. Its raining really hard, and we found a HUGE frog on the corner. Then I got too scared to go around the mile long block again because I saw so many icky worms... and I hate icky worms. Just the thought that I could be stepping on them and have worm guts on my shoes. EEEEWWWWWWW. But we had already gone today, so I have no regrets. Dan wants to go again tomorrow even though we are only supposed to do it every other day. Thats ok with me!! He is a great help to get my butt out the door.
 
Yesterday's food was pretty bad even though I did a lot of exercise; I'm still not happy. Today will be different. Danny and I are going to run again (still week 1 of the Couch to 5K); and today I will make my food amazing and healthy! Dan just left to buy himself a video game; and he is picking up a watermelon for me. Nice and Healthy, and everything I want!!!! *yummm*:drool5: The rest of my day is not decided food wise. But there will be a 90 calorie granola bar; an eggwhites on wheat bread sandwich, maybe a PB&J (not sure); and lots of watermelon. I also want to get in some strength training today. Weights, ab chair, weight bench, leg thingy that is attached to my weight bench. I will make today a good day!!!

So for right now I need to go take a shower and get ready for my watermelon and my run when Dan gets home!!!
 
11:00 am: 2 cups of diced watermelon
1:30pm: 2 slices of wheat bread; 1 egg white, 1/2 slice of American Cheese, cayenne pepper
2:00pm: 1 90calorie granola bar
2:45pm: 1 small chocolate chip cookie
3:00pm: 1 cup of watermelon
3:30pm: Tuna sandwich. 1/2 can tuna, 3/4 tbsp mayo, 4 pickles, 4 slices of wheat bread.

Totals 967 calories 26 fat 150 carbs 51 protein
 
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I haven't gone running today. I haven't done any exercise yet. I will probably do most of it when Dan leaves for work. I've decided to stay home from my mother's house today, because I want a night to myself. So I might do the running/walking in place in my room because its pretty rainy outside. On the other hand... I may just go out at 5pm to do it. Dan says he might do it with me when he gets out of work tonight; but I can't count on that. I'll figure out a way to do it myself. As for the strength training, I will definitely be doing that later after dinner. Speaking of dinner, I think I am going to make myself a tuna sandwich.

The previous post is where I am editing all the foods I eat today. I woopsied on the chocolate chip cookie. I have calories to spare, so I'm not down for the day yet. BUt I think my guilt from the cookie will definitely drive me to run today. No matter what I eat, I am just still so hungry!! I think I will go munch on some more watermelon. Then go out for my run later tonight.
 
Its seriously been like non-stop eating since 1:30. Yet, I still have LOTS of calories I can use. Almost 900. I'm definitely going to be hungry again tonight; but i think having the tuna helped with my hunger. I can feel it calm. I will have something else yummy for dinner.
 
Its official. I definitely consider myself a runner now. I love running. It makes my day a little bit better every time I do it. I am not super-fast, or anything. But I feel great when I try my best. I have a lot of things that I want to get done tonight. But they are all little things. I need to catch up on some homework, go running, return some movies, strength train, clean up a little bit of the room, and just little things here and there. I am finally full!! I haven't been full all damn day! But I am now that I ate the 2 tuna fish sandwiches. My calories are still too low for the day, so around 6/6:30 I will have something else sort of small.

I'm just so happy because I am actually feeling like a runner instead of someone who barely has enough energy for a walk. WOOHOO. I am so proud. So excited. I think I will reach my anniversary goal!!!
 
WOOPS. I went overboard tonight. Ended up with this for the day. NO MORE for me:

Totals 1801cal 70fat 250carb 66 protein.

I made my ramen for dinner, then all of a sudden I found myself eating an entire bag of popcorn!! Now that I did that, I realize I have no energy; and I feel very weak. Tomorrow is a new day. Right now is a new moment.
 
Brandy I am so incredibly proud of you!!!!!

You are doing so well with the running, etc. :hurray: I am thrilled that Dan is doing this with you. It sounds like he is being a lot more supportive. You are so inspiring, I'm ALMOST ready to start running myself. :biggrinjester:

I'm sure your increased appetite is due to all the calories you've been burning from running. Running burns nearly double what walking does over the same time. Walking for 30min at a 15min mile burns 226 calories (at 209lbs). Running for 30 min at a 12 min mile burns 401 calories.

OH, and CONGRATS ON HITTING 209!!!!!!!! :party:
 
I went to school this morning, and did nothing but goof around with my friends. lol. It was great times. Now I have come home early because I want today to be pretty productive. Dan and I are going running together probably around 2 or 3pm. For breakfast we had a crap load of watermelon; Probably 2 cups if I had to estimate. Then I had chips. WOOPS. It was only a small bag, and it satisfied my craving; so I'm not disappointed. I have no idea what I am going to eat for the rest of the day; but I'm trying to tell Dan to keep me away from the munching like I over-did yesterday. So far its working. I'll say "Hey, lets go eat something", and he says "Why???" and then I realize that I don't really know. So I shut up and do something else. I need to catch up with math homework, and a culinary workbook today. That is my goal. And the running/working out. I need to work on my arms for summer!!

Well, I"m off for now! I hope you all have a great day! I am hoping that with the introduction to running that I'll make it to 206 this week.
 
I think I may have found a solution to my feeling of "all day munchies". I need to eat something with a lot of protein in it...and that tends to last me. If not...I'll be hungry every hour of the day! Yesterday my munchies went away when I had some tunafish, and today they went away when I had a PB&J sandwich. Yes... I guess it wasn't the healthiest choice. But I really don't mind. I am going to lose this weight eating (Semi) what I want to. I will not refuse any foods...but I won't eat them as often, or the the quantity that I usually would. PB&J isn't great, but I didn't have TONS of PB, and it made a great lunch. No chips with it!!! I have to work hard on my food intake. But it doesn't seem to be getting in my way. I used to be thin a few years ago in high school. I still ate what I wanted to, but I had fruits and veggies, and moderated what I had for crap (until I stopped and gained 50 to 60 pounds.) I substitute chips with a granola bar; or I have unbuttered popcorn with a movie instead of nachos with all the toppings. I eat fruit for breakfast instead of pancakes, I make broccoli or another veggie with dinner instead of adding fries. I make changes where they are necessary. But I will not give up my PB& J or Mac and Cheese every now and then. lol.

This is purely a rant. Things going through my mind. I know I need to eat healthier then I do; but I'm concentrating on things I can control right now...and I don't have money for the healthiest meals. I do what I can with what I got. I"m still so proud of myself for the changes I have made.

And still.. amen for running! I'm proud of myself for the energy I have to do that... even if I am still overweight. I will go running in about 2 hours. Until then I think I need a nap.
 
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