Brandy's Success Diary

Didn't run today. That means I'll do it tomorrow probably. Friends came over, and we went out instead. No biggie. I can do it tomorrow.
 
this is a rant. You can skip.

i am going to go out either tomorrow or this weekend through Monday to look for a new/second job. I cannot support myself on the little money I am making. I know that Dan and I aren't married yet, and we don't have to pay rent. But I still consider us a family. We are a family a a point that we need to progress to something else. I have thought about the steps we need to take. And the first thing that needs to happen with the both of us is we need to get out of debt. Dan could start working on that if he didn't have to pay my bills. Its not like I don't want to work, its that I'm not getting the hours I would like to be getting. So the next thing that needs to happen is I need a better job with more hours. It needs to happen immediately. I know this has nothing to do with weight. But I have realized that I am pushing myself harder to get healthy. I'm so proud of myself for what I have done. But I have been ignoring other parts of my life. I think that I can get a new job, concentrate on school, and make myself healthy (train myelf for running) all at the same time. It us going to be hard, but I am a hard worker. I can do all this at once. Everything I'm doing is going to be helpful for my family and for my future. I obviously need to be financially stable- to be able to take care of responsibilities. For an apartment,wedding, bills, tuition, savings, etc. A degree will help me get the job I want in life and I will be able to provide for my family. And if I can lose weight I will lead a better, longervlife for not only me but my family as well. I needed to type all this out to clear my mind and organize my thoughts. Its time to take a stand and get my life moving in the right direction. I am an adult now, and sometimes I feel that I act a bit immature, and take advantage of how easy I have it. But the reality of it is- I am an adult and I have a family to think about. End of story. I am going to think more about this kind of stuff.
 
I have a really bad ear ache, and a sore throat today. But since I didn't go running yesterday, I have to make up for it, and I will go in a little bit. I am also going to go to my mother's house today. I wish I didn't have to go running...but I know that for weight in tomorrow I want to keep at 209.4 ((This morning my weight was 211.4)) I know the 2 pounds is just extra water weight that needs to be burned off- because I didn't exercise yesterday. I want to get rid of that today. Lunch wasn't the healthiest... mac and cheese with 2 slices of bread and a hint of butter. But I am full, and will not be snacking. I will probably eat lightly at dinner too, seeing as I am not feeling the best. When I come back from my run (I'm still doing week 1 of the Couch to 5K program); I have to take a shower, and after I do my hair and get dressed I will probably leave to go to my mom's. I won't stay too late, because I want to get a good night sleep for school tomorrow.

So I"m trying to keep my spirits up. Running.....it will get done. I am determined. Dan is coming with me, like he usually has been lately. :)
 
I did it! I dont know how I did, but I finished my whole run today. I think I pushed too far. I was feeling very sick before, and now I'm a bit dehydrated. So I'm resting and drinking water in bed. If I'm late going to my mom's house. ..I'm sure she'll understand. But woohoo! I ran again! This time I actually had a decent jog going-not the shuffle thing I did before. I'm progressing. I'm even getting compliments that I look skinny. I think I will take my measurements soon because even my elastic waste pants are falling off me when I run. I've lost less then 10 pounds, but maybe my waist has shrunk.

I am so proud again today. Dan is such a good support for me. He is looking good too!! once again I prove to myself that I can be a runner. That I AM a runner. I am not going to start week 2 until I feel comfortable with this week 1. I can do the first 6 sets of running and then the 7th and 8th are a huge push. I'll probably move on sometime next week.
 
I got hungry around 4 so I ate something. Probably about 50 calories or less of chicken with a bit of BBQ sauce maybe 50 calories worth. And I put it in a roll that was 120 cals. And followed it with a 100 calorie kudos bar. 320 cals for "lunch". Breakfast was probably 520... Maybe less but I'd rather overestimate. 840 so far. For dinner I'm having chicken again. I will have enough chicken to fill me up, and minimal amounts of whatever else they serve, and veggies of course. I will be able to stay in my calorie limit.

Dan's mom bought me running shoes today! What a great motivation to keep running! Not that I needed help! LOL. I'm very motivated! Hell, I went even today when i was sick! But they are awesome and I can't wait to wear them!
 
Hey Brandy! Looking good!! Remember to listen to your body, if you're feeling really sick give yourself a chance to get some rest. If you're anything like me, that idea makes you feel nuts. But it is important to listen to your body when it needs rest!! Hope you're feeling better soon. :)
 
Nice job on all the running still--and the improvement that's happening. :)

Protein will definitely make you feel less hungry. And I know mac and cheese and ramen are cheap as hell, but they are really terrible to eat frequently--full of fat and calories. You'd be better off eating more veggies instead--those are cheap, too. I buy bags of frozen veggies on sale for 69cents to $1 per bag. Do you keep an eye on your supermarkets sales? I only buy meat when it's on sale. I can get some really good deals that way. You should be able to get ground beef pretty cheaply on sale--less than $2 per pound. My store sells it in 3 and 5lb rolls that is priced very cheaply on sale. It's not the leanest, but it's still a lot better for you than things that come in a box. :)

You don't gain water weight from not exercising--it's usually caused by increased sodium--which you know mac n cheese and ramen are filled with. :D

I think getting a job that gives you more hours is a great idea. Are you still interested in waitressing? I think you'd be very good at that, and the money is very good. Also, b/c you're on your feet, walking around all the time, it's a great way to get in more exercise. :D

Have a great weekend, dear! :grouphug:
 
BB- I dont eat that stuff all the time. Ramen maybe once a week-once every two weeks unless I can't find any other options. Mac and cheese is like once every 2 or 3 weeks. The "water weight" I was talking about- is weight that if i exercise 30 minutes will come off easily. It probably is sodium, I'm just saying I can easily get rid of this.
 
Today was the last day of culinary classes for me. Now I just have finals to study for and stuff. I have my running shoes on, and I'm trying to break them in. After my food settles I am going to go for a run. Week 1 of the program still probably. Unless it starts downpouring again. Then I might stay inside and do some strength instead.
 
bmohearn said:
BB- I dont eat that stuff all the time. Ramen maybe once a week-once every two weeks unless I can't find any other options. Mac and cheese is like once every 2 or 3 weeks. The "water weight" I was talking about- is weight that if i exercise 30 minutes will come off easily. It probably is sodium, I'm just saying I can easily get rid of this.
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That is good to know. I love those two foods, too. I ate waaaayy too much of them when I was in college for the reason that they are really cheap and really yummy. :D I did add broccoli to them, though, to get some veggies in. Does that make it just a tiny bit better?? :biggrinjester:

I don't think 40g of fat is all that bad. I usually eat closer to 60g per day. :blush5:

I hope the weather clears up for your running. It poured here earlier, ruing my idea of taking a walk. :cuss:
 
bikinibound said:
That is good to know. I love those two foods, too. I ate waaaayy too much of them when I was in college for the reason that they are really cheap and really yummy. :D I did add broccoli to them, though, to get some veggies in. Does that make it just a tiny bit better?? :biggrinjester:

I don't think 40g of fat is all that bad. I usually eat closer to 60g per day. :blush5:

I hope the weather clears up for your running. It poured here earlier, ruing my idea of taking a walk. :cuss:
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oh I hear ya!! Not only that but I got dragged to the movies and Dan's friends are here...so all exercise today is gone out the window. Tomorrow is a new day for both of us!
 
Dan just went to the Bass Pro Shop with his friend. That leaves me here to do what I want to get done today. It is raining out, but I think I will go running anyways. I might run on the street instead of in the muddy woods. I also need to clean today, and I will be doing some upper arm exercises to try and get rid of some of the flab before summer. I ate poorly yesterday. But today will be good. I made sure to have a filling, healthy breakfast. I had 3 egg whites with cayenne pepper, a half slice of american cheese and a tad bit of mexican cheese with 2 VERY THIN slices of deli ham, in a wrap. (wrap was 199 calories). I am so full now, and that was about 2 hours ago. I just finished up with the math for me challenge, and I'm gulping down plenty of water. I never ran yesterday because a whole bunch of things ended up happening that I really didn't like. But today will be better.
 
I need to make an exercise schedule for myself. Something to make sure I get a good amount in every week. My shins hurt VERY badly from running with bad shoes. I need to rest tonight, and tomorrow I will be running again. I'm thinking that my exercise plan should include 30 minutes running 5 days a week or more, strength training 2 or 3 days a week, yoga 1 or 2 times a week, and pilates once a week. I will work something out.
 
I've made my weekly schedule. Running daily. Yoga Monday and Friday. Pilates on Wednesdays. Strength Training on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Easy enough.
 
Today's main focus is going to be to study for my final exam, and a math test. School is close to being over, and I really need to ace these.

But before I study I am going to take a shower, and then go on a 30 minute run. I think I will be doing week 1 of the program, if Dan wants we can start week 2. I didn't end up running last night because of bad shin pains. After running, I will do at least 15 minutes of strength training. Totaling 45 minutes for the day. My food goal for today is to eat 1600 calories or less; and to keep myself away from the foods that are really bad for me. Like chips, ice cream, etc. I don't want to add them to my plan!!

For right now I need to hop in the shower and get going on my day. I have plenty to get done. Along with 3 loads of laundry!!!:ack2:
 
20 minutes of that program down. The last 10 minutes/3 runs of week 2... I Just couldn't manage. I am somehow bruising my shins from the inside out. I can see bruises the length of my entire shin... and thats what hurts when I'm running. I don't know what I did. But Dan is worried that I will get a pressure fracture if I keep running because of my weight. I don't even know what that is, and he's not a doctor, so I don't think I have that wrong with me. Dan put iceyhot on them, and I'm putting my feet up right now. I still need 25 minutes of exercise today, but I'm not going to run or walk because its too much to even have my legs in the downward angle. Food today is going to be great. Breakfast was an egg wrap. 2 jumbo egg whites, 1 slice of American Cheese, and 1 wrap(199 cals). Lunch is going to be a fruit salad. Strawberries, watermelon, apples, oranges. YUMM. I have to make it though. I think I need a nap soon.
 
Breakfast was about 450 calories. I forgot to mention the cup of 1% milk with my egg wrap. Lunch was just about 1/16 of a watermelon (probably about 2 thin slices), 1/8 of an orange, and 1/8 of an apple. I have more in the fridge, but I don't want to eat it right now. I'm doing so well so far today!!
 
Hey girl--I agree with Dan. If running is causing you trouble like that, it's better not to do it. Walking is just as beneficial, and much easier on your joints. I know thin people who cannot run b/c of the problems it causes them. One of the reasons I didn't do much running before was b/c I was afraid my heavy weight would cause me trouble like that. Running might be something you have to put on the back burner until you're a bit lighter. You don't have to run to lose weight.

You said you had bad shoes. Do you have good ones? You most certainly should not run in anything but good shoes. Maybe that's the problem. :)

Another thing--the C25K program says you shouldn't run more than 3 times per week to give your body time to recuperate. I think you're overdoing it going running everyday. :)
 
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bikinibound said:
You said you had bad shoes. Do you have good ones? You most certainly should not run in anything but good shoes. Maybe that's the problem. :)

Another thing--the C25K program says you shouldn't run more than 3 times per week to give your body time to recuperate. I think you're overdoing it going running everyday. :)
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I have great shoes now, I just haven't been able to get a run in with them because they hurt my shins.

I guess I shouldn't try running every day. I will cut back. Actually, I'll probably stop for 2 weeks. To let myself recuperate. I'll walk instead.

Thanks for the smack to the brain. Now I realize I was just over-doing it. :smilielol5:
 
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