Casey's Diary, Part Deux!

Yes, I do still wear by belly button ring, an thank you so much for the compliment!

I laughed at my face in the paper... I'm looking at the trainer like she is crazy! And also like I want absolutely no part of the ab exercise! :D
 
Yesterday was an absolute sugar overload! Hoping to do better today. I also packed workout clothes and tennis shoes...I'm hoping to exercise after work. My body is getting sore from NOT exercising....I hate when that happens!

I'm thinking about getting a tanning membership...they're supposed to help with depression problems. Something about the light. I would like to have a nice tan without looking leathery. I just don't know if I want to pay for it or not. I'm sure I could afford it but I'm pretty stingy with my money.
 
I have actually heard that as well. I've heard the bed provides Vitamin D, which promotes happiness... not sure of a better word to use! Lol. I used to tan, and I loved the way I looked. I, too, am stingy, so I haven't been going this year. I know there's a lot of UV rays involved, but I still did it!

I asked a question in my diary about good, designer jeans... I have never owned a pair in my life, and I am thinking of treating myself sometime. Any suggestions? I have heard of Seven7 and 7 For All Mankind, but I've never tried them on...
 
Hey Casey.

Man, it's been a pretty stressful/anxiety ridden couple of days for me... I hear you on the tanning. In the winter I try to go once and awhile, the light helps me get into a better mood I feel :)

I need to get some old jeans on Ebay too. I have probably 5 or 6 pairs I could sell on there and make some extra dough...

-Sam
 
I went for a run yesterday. First time in about a month (I've been doing Tae-Bo a lot instead). it was just what I needed. I went slow, I got out of breath, I got hot and sweaty, and my heart pounded, but I love to run and something in me needs it. Does that make sense? Anyway, I'm proud of my 2 miles I logged in yesterday.

Ate like a horse...I've gotta do better! Grr.

I got an AMAZING pedicure yesterday. It was expensive, but it was a spa pedicure and took about 45 minutes. My feet feel so pretty! My boyfriend just doesn't get why I spend so much money on my feet. I just feel more confident and it's extremely relaxing.

My jeans are doing well on eBay...lots of watchers! They stil have a few days, but I am anticipating some bidding wars! Woo hoo! I found another pair in my closet that didn't fit...instead of being disappointed I just saw dollar signs, lol. I actually am comfortable at the size I am right now....it's a new feeling for me. I just want to keep it this way and get healthier. I took my measurements yesterday (doing some online shopping/browsing) and they were 40 in chest, 31 in waist, and 40 in hips. I just don't care like I used to. I want to be healthy, but when it comes to my size, I am starting to realize that some things are more important. I'm proud of myself.
 
Glad to hear you got out for a run and enjoyed it. I need to work on that too. I need to take my measurements again just for the hell of it. I'm scared that I haven't gained any weight back but I've gained inches... I dunno why...

What's up with pedicures lately? Most my gal friends have been shelling out the dough for them lately. They look nice. I'm just not a mani/pedi person I guess. At least not yet:) I've never had one, so I'm sure if I did I'd be addicted, lol... I would just feel so bad for the poor pedicurist who has to work on my fugly/hairy/beat-up runner's feet that I've acquired over the years, hehe.

Hope your having a nice weekend :)

-Sam
 
Pedicures have an extremely addictive quality to them...it's like when my feet are pretty and smooth, I feel sexy and confident all over. It's also very relaxing and if you can find a place that's pretty quiet, you can kind of close your eyes and....I dunno....meditate I guess. I consciously think about nothing (I try to, at least) and have some "me-time."

I turned 21 yesterday! I haven't purchased any alcohol yet (can't drink due to medications) so I feel the same.

Hoping to run later on this evening...eating has been bad. This medication is making me so hungry! I'm definitely talking to my doctor about this.
 
Saturday run was successful! I waited until about 8pm so the weather was cooler, and I used my new inhaler, which made a big difference. I got some new jeans in the mail and I'm so happy to have some more pants that actually fit! What a relief. I still get urges to eat a lot and I am struggling to get full. Hopefully I can get used to it soon. Running tonight, then tomorrow I might do some Tae-Bo or something, just to change it up.
 
Running is still going well. I'm gaining endurance and I'm hoping to start speed workouts in a few weeks. Eating is not going as well as I'd like...I'm having my good days and bad days, and I'm okay with that.
 
Glad to hear your doing alright. I'm slowly building my running back up too. I've done some intervals lately but I still gotta awhile to get back up to where I was. I did some core last night too and boy am I feeling a little sore today, in a good way ;)

I'm still needing to list my jeans on Ebay... I probably will within the next week or so.. I know I have like 6 or 7 pairs that I need to put up on there, and my friend just told me if I sold her two pairs of Seven's that she has gotten too big for, then I can have a cut :) Happy day!

-Sam
 
oooh! Those Seven jeans will sell for some serious cash...even a small cut would be great compensation for putting them on ebay!

Most of the stuff I put up are either sizes 8 or 10. I'm going to Clarksville this weekend (where my parents live), and I have some clothes there I want to sell on eBay as well. It's so addictive!

I've gotta start doing things differently. I have gained a lot of weight (not sure how much, 10-15 lbs probably) in a short amount of time. I'm getting rid of clothes that fit just fine about five months ago. Here are some things I'm going to do to get healthier:

-No more sugary sweet teas or cappucinos
-Running---ideally a mix of long runs and speed workouts
-Tae Bo----using my Billy bands once or twice a week
-More fruits and veggies, less chips/crackers/cookies
-Smaller portions
-No scales or tape measures!
 
Still attempting to stick to my plan above. No sweet tea or cappucinos in three days! I also went for a run this morning before work (6am) and it was great. I'm hoping I can keep all this up!
 
Awesome work on the before work run! I wish I was a morning enough person to pull that off, and even though I have once or twice, I still am not a big morning enough person to do it on a regular basis I guess. I have ran at the gym in the past couple of days, not bad I guess... I need to get back outside at some point I think for me to enjoy it again like I was there for awhile. I even got some running (not spandex,lol) shorts at Target yesterday... They are a little short but I still like them....

My friend's jeans are a 26... They are super tiny and they were purchased and worn before she got married and divorced, lol... They look brand new though, so I think that will help.

I think cutting out all the sugary drinks is a good idea. We never realize how many calories we are actually drinking until we pay attention... Then when we count calories we wonder why the hell we would ever drink them instead of eating them. I do indulge in diet coke way too much, and I think I need to give it up as well. Whenever I hit a Starbucks or a coffee shop, I tend to get just an iced coffee... I really like the iced part of it because I have burnt my tongue way too many times on hot coffee. Plus, I like the taste of coffee black... Same with unsweetened iced tea....

-Sam
 
I have started consuming Diet Coke again...I'm not too stressed about it. Still cutting out full-calorie sweet teas...I save money and calories by making my own at home and putting Splenda in it. I also haven't had any cappuccinos. I ran AGAIN this morning....that's 4 morning runs four days in a row! I'm still kind of in disbelief...I will run down the road and think to myself, "Is this really me? Out for a 6am run? This is nuts!" I'm enjoying it though, and I hope I can keep it up. It's easier than I thought it would be, to be honest.

I bought lots of new tops yesterday....our local Fashion Bug had a massive sale and I found lots of cute stuff. I have been hesitant to buy clothes lately because of the weight I've gained, but I have come to realize that just because I have gotten bigger doesn't mean I shouldn't look nice! I also ordered some new stuff from ae.com...they are also having a sale! I'm continuing to sell my old clothes on eBay and it's going great. I've made over 100 dollars so far and I still have lots of stuff to get rid of. My eating habits aren't perfect but I'm just trying to focus on getting exercise everyday right now. I really want to stay consistent, and I think working my way towards my goals one step at a time will help me more than throwing myself into everything all at once.
 
Hey there I have a few of Billy's Tae Bo DVD's as well, along with the bands. I am just wondering which ones you do or have?
 
Casey!

Happy belated 21st birthday!​

Hey I love your body image talk. But yes, I can understand being concerned about gaining a lot of weight in a short period of time. May I make a suggestion?

All that cardio is making you hungry. But it's not really building muscle, you could actually be BURNING muscle. Please, if you can, WEIGHT TRAIN. It will help with the body composition. I swear to fucking gawd that me, weight training 2xs a week has made my body look better than it has in MONTHS, and I'm still running and kickboxing and yoga-ing and stuff. All this combined, not to mention a diabetes scare (found out my dad was Type 1 and ignored it, was obese most of his life but that's not what killed him) made me avoid sugar hard core. I eat lots of sugar in the form of fruit, but I seldom indulge in goodies like I used to. When I want something sweet, I shove some whole grain bread in my mouth, or salmon jerky, and the craving goes away. Well, but I drink lots of beer :cheers2: No one's perfect :eek:

HUGS!
 
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