Brandy's Success Diary

Hi Brandy! I hope you are doing well! I have been gone for awhile too! Just wanted to say hi and looking forward to seeing you around:)
 
I'm back!!!!! I've mademy new years plans... And all through march. Haha. I've gained some weight back that I lost during the last challenge. But I've been doing lots of reading and research about a plan that's easy to stick to and challenging enough. My main concern has been exercise. I am happy with what I've found. I have been really sick lately...but I haven't been able to stop eating crappy foods! Something is weird with my body too. My main reason to lose weight is to make my body healthier. And im very worried about that. I am actually going to start my new years resolutions on monday (a day early) because the plan I'm on is a Monday wednesday Friday cardio. But as of right this minute I am terribly sick and I just want to rest. Another part of my nyr is to keep myself on this forum as often as possible. I know it helps me out. So I have it bookmarked on the Internet on my phone so I can go on it easily.
 
So, I am excited about my exercise plan. So I did about 20 minutes of "strength" training. It felt like a little cardio too! I am SO out of shape. But that will change soon. By the end of 2008 I want to be down to 150-ish. I did all my exercise in my bra... it makes me more motivated because I hate the way I look.

I am doing 3 different types of exercise to keep myself in shape. Cardio, strength, and flexibility. I have to do my yoga still today (my flexibility portion) and I am doing cardio first thing tomorrow morning. Today if I end up having time.

I feel awful being the weight I am...but I am looking forward to weighing a lot less too.

My fitness level is WAY down. I need to bring it up. I will do as much exercise as possible over the next few weeks to get myself into the habit. And then I'll make a schedule after that. I'm feeling really good.
 
I am so out of shape that it bothers me. I need to make a difference...but I can't handle a lot of it. I'm going to need to stick with it. After only 20 minutes of exercise... i am really tired. It might also be because of TOM... but I am just determined to go through this painful part of exercise in order to become fit. (I get really tired, sweaty, and nauseated after I do just 20 minutes of moderate exercise)

My motto is... every flower must grow through dirt.

I just have to get through the hard stuff.
 
I was so sick and tired feeling after I worked out that i had to take a nap. And i JUST woke up. I now plan on cleaning up the room, and then doing some yoga to stretch myself out.

I keep closing my eyes and picturing myself thinner, healthier, and wearing sexy clothes like never before.

I love working towards those thoughts. I definitely need help, support, and advice to keep myself going.

So would everyone please share with me what their motivation? Its really hard for me to remember my diet every minute of the day... I'm sure others have struggled with it too?:grouphug:
 
Hi Brandy!!

Well I just love that you are not waiting for the New Year to get started on a better program. Now is almost always a better time to change than tomorrow!!

It can be exciting to find that a noticeable change to your fitness level may come quite quickly once you get going again.

I hope your references about feeling sick are about something very temporary!!
 
When I'm eating well, I think about food enough to plan my shopping and be organized for meal preparation. I also usually try to have enough (without more calories than necessary), of truly satisfying food, when I get hungry. Then I don't think about remembering my food too much the rest of the day. I eat better when I am busy the rest of the day.

As far as motivation goes, the best motivators are your own most deep seated reasons for wanting to lose weight. They work best when you are deeply aware of them - things like your visualizations can help with that.

When I am struggling I find that re-reading, or reminding myself of my motivators can help. Struggling is not such a bad thing you know. While it happens, you can still win out, and sometimes move on to feel like you are floating over the effort. It is when you give up on struggling that you sink.
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!!!

May your 2008 be blessed with great health and happiness for you and your family!!

XOXOX
until next year!
Kim
 
Happy New Year!



& as for motivation... post a pic of yourself looking like you wish you didn't on your fridge, or more private... in your bathroom or somewhere else you will see often. Pics help me to remember how I really am rather than just what I feel like in my head.

You are worth it & only you can do it for yourself. Just remember to always try again no matter how many times you fail.
 
Happy New Years!!! I had a great New Years Eve. I stayed in...but I felt great. Dan and I watched the ball drop and TV.

At about 11pm I decided to make myself look all pretty. I did all my make up sexy, and my hair was done, and I even put on a nice outfit.

I started off my New Years with a healthy breakfast. 3/4 Cup of cheerios, and a 1/2 cup of 1% milk.

I have all my nutritional goals planned out, and I know they will be good for me. Not to mention my awesome fitness plan.

Today is Tuesday which means all I have on my plan is 30 minutes of yoga, and using the weight bench. I've been lifting about 50lbs ( I know... not very impressive) but I think I will try raising it to 55 today. I don't want to raise it too much, too fast.

I also have found some awesome work out songs that keep me going.

Anyway... the rest of my day is full of little things to do.

For lunch I am going to make a salad for Dan and I with breaded chicken (its all I have) on it, croutons, shredded cheese, and ranch dressing.

I will do 30 minutes of yoga, lifting at the weight bench, and picking up my room. (Aren't I always doing that?!? I just can't keep it clean!)

I want to go apply at a restaurant too. I need a second job. The bakery is really slow- and there's no hours right now. So.... I will continue to work somewhere else.

I have this... feeling I guess that 2008 is THE year for me to do what I want. I am going to work on being in a better mood, having a better outlook on things... and as shallow as this sort of sounds... always looking good. When I do my hair and make up all pretty- I feel a lot better about myself, and that makes me more motivated. *shrug* I don't know if that makes any sense.

I am going to exercise- But I'm also having a movie day today. Right now its legally blonde. I love this movie!

I'll update later on how amazing this first day of the new year is going to be. Why not make the first day an example for the other 364?
 
Happy "2008" this is going to be a gr8 year!GL with getting your
2nd job Itook on another little oneheis 6 monthsold and Ihave him
3 days a week,I need extra $$$tofixup myhouse before it falls down
lol.Congrats on startingyour daywith a healthy breakfast andlooking
sexy(whistles)HAVE A GR8 DAY TAMMY
 
Thanks Tammy! *whistles back* You looked pretty hot in that snow bunny outfit!! (Last pic I saw of you)

My day is going (YAY) awesome.

Here's my food so far: (sorry for repeating myself)

Breakfast (11:00am) 3/4 cup of Honey Nut Cheerios, 1/2 cup of 1% milk.
Lunch (1:00 pm) 1 Hot Dog, 1 slice of wheat bread and 1 glass of sugar free (everything free really) fruit punch
Snack (2:00pm) 1 caramel rice cake, and 1 cup of water.

And here are the SO FAR totals:
465 calories, 21.25 grams of fat, 77.5 grams of carbs, and 18.5 grams of protein.

My goals:
1200-1550 calories
27-60 grams of fat
135- 252 grams of carbs. (Even though I try to keep it pretty low)
30-136 grams of protein.

I have already turned down caramel pop corn (for my rice cake :) ) , a chocolate reindeer thingy, ice cream, and gummy bears. I'm proud of myself. So many left over Christmas temptations are lurking around. But I am so back into this new life style... that its not affecting me. Another New Years resolution (besides diet and exercise) is to try to be happier about things. I'm a lot happier about myself when I know that I'm being healthy. So for today at least... its pretty easier turning down the sweets.

I need to go make another ticker.

So here's a toast (virtually with no alcohol in hand) to a new start and "Looking Fine in 2009" (<-- Stolen from Tammy's diary)

Cheers.
 
I got gift certificates for Christmas, and I have decided to save them (or most of them) for when I get to a smaller size. I'm now a size 17 (US size), I don't care what pants size I am in the end... I just know what I want my body to look like.

Yoga time. :D
 
I just ate my last main meal for Day 1 of 2008. I am very pleased with myself.

Just for a repeat...

Breakfast(11:00 am) 3/4 cup of Honey Nut Cheerios, 1/2 cup of 1% milk
Lunch (1:00pm) 1 Hot dog on 1 slice of wheat bread
Snack (2:00pm) 1 Caramel Rice Cake
Snack-ish(4:30pm)- 1/2 pack of Ramen Noodles
Dinner(5:45) 1 Chicken Patty, 3 Cups of lettuce, 1/4 cup of shredded Mexican cheese, and 2tbsp of Ranch Dressing.

My sub totals today are presently-
1115 calories (Goal= 1200-1550)
65.25 grams of fat (Goal= 27-60)
118.5 grams of carbs (Goal= 135- 252)
40.5 grams of protein (Goal= 30-136 grams)

I did well on everything except for the fat intake. And since its still a bit early I have some emergency snacks on the table. My Caramel Rice Cakes are only 50 calories each, NO FAT, 11 carbs, and 1 protein. So I can have a couple without ruining my excellent day.

Exercise so far: only 15 minutes of yoga. I tried to keep going....but my mind was wandering (and obviously that doesn't work well with trying to do yoga) because I had so much to clean and stuff. I might do some more later tonight. But I still have to use the weight bench tonight. (I'll do that after Biggest Loser tonight. (right before I head off to bed) Because right now I need to let my food settle. YUMMY dinner! I am so pleased with it!

Friday night I am going to my father's house. They are having pizza. UH OH. I think I will ask for a small salad on the side, and I will only have a slice or 2 of pizza. Is that acceptable?
 
:party: Loooks like a gr8 day !!You'll do good at your fathers,
2 slices isn't that bad and suck down a glass a water before
you eat then 2 slices will fell like 4 lol.Hope your day contiues
to go well,Tammy
 
I don't know whats going on right now. I am very over-emotional. I am watching the biggest loser, and crying. Except I am crying for more than one emotion.

I'm really upset because 2 years ago I only weighed 150 lbs. And because Dan and I both LOVE food... we both have gained about 50 lbs. I don't want to have achy joints and be out of breath all the time.. I'm only 19. This is so important to me. And I want Dan to be thinner too...but I can't force him to join me with my diet. He has to want it himself. I am watching these people run for 20 seconds and then say that they're out of breath. I would be to. Its just really sad for me. I want to be sexy, slim, fit, and be able to go out and do fun things.

I have decided to take a list of days in the next year that are significant, and find a target weight by then. Here they are:

Valentines Day: 204 lbs
My 3 year anniversary: (May 27th) 186.6 lbs
Last week of July (Maine VACA): 175.8 lbs
My birthday: (October 13th) 162.6 lbs
Christmas: 150 lbs

My final goal to reach is going to be 135 lbs. But this year... I want to do 1.2 lbs per week... and get to be a NORMAL weight of 150 lbs.

This is just... so real now. I feel like it is ALL within my grasp. Its not like I have always been overweight to a point where I CANNOT lose it again. Just 2 years ago I was thin!!! I didn't think I was at the time. But I also had a huge problem with seeing myself differently then I was because all my friends were so thin! I can do this. I can. I know I can. It will be really hard to wait to see these dates in the future. But I will work the best I can to do this. 1.2 lbs per week IS NOT hard to do. PLUS... the first few weeks I will lose more than that just from water weight. I am going to work for it. I want to have a baby in the semi-near future. I really can't jeopardize the health of my future baby by eating icecream, cake, pizza, chips, fast food...etc. Every time I look at a food like that... I will think of how GREAT it will feel to birth my own son or daughter and help them lead healthy lives.

I hope this doesn't sound sleezy- but I want to be a sexy little santa's helper for my boyfriend next year. ahahahh.

I know I can do this with all of your help.
 
Hi Brandy,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Just keep exercising, and your fitness level will increase. Challenge yourself everytime you exercise to do something a little bit faster or lift a little bit more each time. Consistancy is key. :)
 
OK. So I think I might be over-posting. But I'm lonely right now. Dan is at work... and he's closing the restaurant tonight, so I miss him very much. And all I want to do is think about how amazing I will feel after I loose this YUCKY extra weight. And I ended today on a good note. I ate 2 more rice cakes. But now I'm done for the night. I think I will go to the store tomorrow and buy a few more flavors. Maybe some with chocolate in them?!? YUMM. I think I want that to become my main snack food. Because its sweet, and healthy too.

Hmmmmph. I want Dan to come home. I'm in a really cuddly mood!

I think I am going to go read a book. I'm just in that sort of mood.

Oh... when I was watching the Biggest Loser tonight, every time there was a commercial... I went and lifted weights! WooHoo
 
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