~*~ Confessions and Thoughts of a Girl Looking to the Future~*~

Rarr Migraines

Migraines put a hold on your life it seems. I used to get them really badly. I took prescribed meds but as I've started to lose weight and exercise more it's really helped with them. All I need now is an Excedrin Migraine dose and a good nap. I do hate that 'leftover migraine' feeling though. So draining. Sometimes pushing through the day helps sometimes not, everyone has their own recovery schedule.
As for the gym schedule… maybe you could have a session or two with a personal trainer? They could advise you on what would be most beneficial to you on your way to your goal. It's probably well worth the cash investment.
Smoothies Rock!:jump:
 
I hope your feeling better.

by working with heavy weights at the gym most woman will not grow big muscles especially if you are also on a weight loss diet. You need extra calories to grow big muscles. You will be able to burn more calories from the the muscle growth you do get.
 
Thanks for the well wishes. I am finally feeling much better this evening. Yay!Off to the gym I go tomorrow morning. I signed up for the President's Challenge that Mal posted in the challenges section. I ready to start racking up points.

Cats: They have free personal training at my gym. When I was going last year I had a trainer, however, I didn't really like him much. Its a good idea though maybe I'll get a new one or something.

True: I'm not too worried about building large muscles. I'm just not sure what muscle groups I want to work on and how much I want to work on them. I was thinking about maybe doing the upper and lower body curcuits a couple of times a week.

I had my b/f take pictures of me today. Its the first time I've had a good look at me in an extremely long time. I don't take pictures and we only have one mirror over the medicine cabinet in our apartment, so I never really get to see my body. Boy is it scary. I'm too embarassed to post the pics here. I saw them and cried. Especially since my jeans are baggy in them and a month ago those jeans were tight I can only imagine how much worse I looked then! At least they are baggy though. Maybe when I have some pics showing some progress I'll be able to bring myself to post them.

Today's food: hard boiled egg and grapes, my b/f called me to come have lunch with him we went out I got shrimp and steamed broccoli... I ate all the broccoli and gave my b/f half the shrimp, Then I got my smootie (Banana smoothie) it was soo yummy (maybe i'll treat myself to one every other week), dinenr was salmon with corn and brown rice. I dont' think i'll eat anything else tonight if I do it would be a bit of fruit.

Have a good night everyone!
~Jenna
 
Glad you're feeling better. :] It really seems like you're doing a great job over-all with everything. Send me some of that motivation! lol! :jump:
 
Just thought I'd pop in to say WOW, you rock!! Here I was thinking I was motivated, but you've got me beat hands down. Half the time I still think up excuses as to why I "can't" workout, or why it's okay for me to scarf down a few cookies here, some chips there, and it's no big deal. so, YOU ROCK for staying on track so well! keep it up and I'm sure you'll see enough of a difference in your next photo's you'll be willing to post them for all to see.
 
Go Me!

I made it to the gym today. Against all my bodies wishes I went... and I kicked ass. I did 65 minutes on the elliptical with my ankle weights on. Then I did an hour of weight lifting. Meanwhile the whole time my body was rebelling. Today was all about mental strength.

Food so far today: hard boiled egg, carrots, and a banana for breakfast, a yogurt after the gym, steak sammich for lunch (I ripped 90% of the break off of it) and a salad.

Today I am definitly feeling good... its the first day I'm not scared of weighing in and measuring on the 15th.

Thanks for stopping by everyone
~Jenna
 
You Rock!

2 plus hours at the gym?!! Kick Ass!! And I was thinking about going for a nice leisurely walk. Man I feel like a wimp now! :D Good thing I spent a few hours doing yard work or I would feel like a total schlub. I did however have two huge slices of homemade pepperoni pizza today. I’ve been guzzling water all day though. That a point for the plus side right? You’re doing fantastically!
Keep Smiling!:)
 
Cats: Thanks for the encouragement.

To finish up the food for today... my salad ended up being pretty gross (old browning vegtables Yuck!!) so I only picked on it. I also had another hard boiled egg and carrots.

I'm going to try and wake up tomorrow morning and do the same thing at the gym. Gotta keep myself moving ... only a week till i weigh in.

Goodnight everyone
~Jenna
 
Its not for my wants its for my NEEDS

The gym did not go so well today. I didn' t even want to go. Its soo hot and humid and just plain yucky out. Instead it popped into my head "Its not for my wants its for my needs." So off to the gym I went. It was hot in there but it started well... but then it went downhill. My chest got tight... I was sweating like i never do... and of course it was an asthma attack. But i tried drinkign water and getting through it.... because bright me did not have my albuterol. I got through 40 minutes on the elliptical barely breathing. I feel like a bum because that's all the exercise I have gotten today. But my body wouldn't let me do anymore :mad:

I wish my asthma was weight related so I know that it will go away someday. But it is of the good ol' genetic variety ... yay me! Thankfully it only really acts up when I totally over exert myself, I'm sick, and of course when its really hot and humid.

I got a horrible sweet tooth last night so I went and got sugar free jell-o and fat free cool whip. After consideration i chose the fat free over the sugar free because it has fewer calories and of course non of them came from fat. It also only had 1g of sugar per serving. The hard decisions in life :rotflmao:

Food so far today: Hard boiled egg and carrots, yogurt...

Have a good relaxing sunday
~Jenna
 
don't you just hate it when genetics kick you in the butt? I had childhood asthma and remember not being able to play soccer in PE durring the summer months. It was horrid. Just definately remember to bring your albuterol next time, and if it's really hot and humid again, try doing something else, or keep doing the eliptical, just not as strenuous. you won't get as much results, but something is still better than nothing, and it's deffinately better than another asthma attack!
but good for you for going even though you didn't want to. it IS about your NEEDS more than anything. I sometimes really really REALLY don't want to do anything but sit on my butt, but I know I NEED to get up and do my workouts or nothing will ever change.


mmmm, now I want jell-o.....wonder if I have any of the sugar free stuff in the cupboard? :rotflmao:
 
The rest of today was pretty good. I didn't really do anything but it was a nice calm relaxing day. New lesson ... before the gym make sure I have albuterol with me.

Today I came up with my two new mottos... I have to live them....
Its not about my Wants its about my Needs.
A Better me for a better future.
I know there lame nor very original but they popped into my head and seem to be what I need to think.

Is it so hard to believe that I could have perfect blood work. I recently had bloodwork done and my mother, grandmother and father all asked me about it. The results were perfect... they could not have been any better really. Yet everyone seems so surprised like the results are wrong... I was happy that means all I have to do is lose the weight I don't have impending health problems to worry about ... yet everyone else seemed shocked. This just bothered me a little bit.

Food for today: hard boiled egg, carrotts, yogurt, Steak sammich with most of the bread ripped off (when its the time of the month i crave red meat for iron and protein like crazy... maybe I should take iron supplements next month), Pineapple, fish with greenbeans, prolly have another jello later.

Goodnight
~Jenna
 
Hey Jenna,
Sorry I haven't written for a while. Seems you kicked those migraines to the ground ... you doing great girl... :)

Keep up the good work ...and the pics ...keep them ...because as you go along ..and compare your original pics with your newest ones later on ... you will feel so good!

I personaly have gained weight ...but I am not going to steal your limelight... lol
I will write in my own diary ... I haddd a horrid two weeks ..and I am back!


Its good to see you are doing so awesome! Keep trecking!

always
your friend
natalie jo
 
This morning I had to go food shopping so I only had 40 minutes to go to the gym... I split the 40 minutes between cardio and abs... If it cools off later I'm going to try some jump roping outside.

When I went to go food shopping my boyfriend asked me if i was going to get anything with calories :rotflmao: This really made me laugh... especially since he refuses to go to the supermarket with me on the weekend when he could pick out anything he would like. I got him some chips and salsa.

Food so far today: pineapple and hard boiled egg, 1 slice of whole wheat bread folded over with some turkey, celerey

Have a good afternoon
~Jenna
 
Boam46 said:
This morning I had to go food shopping so I only had 40 minutes to go to the gym... I split the 40 minutes between cardio and abs... If it cools off later I'm going to try some jump roping outside.

When I went to go food shopping my boyfriend asked me if i was going to get anything with calories :rotflmao: This really made me laugh... especially since he refuses to go to the supermarket with me on the weekend when he could pick out anything he would like. I got him some chips and salsa.

Food so far today: pineapple and hard boiled egg, 1 slice of whole wheat bread folded over with some turkey, celerey

Have a good afternoon
~Jenna
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How hillarious ...and coincidental .. I am picking up a jump rope for the back yard. To increase endurance and strength in my legs ..

thinking when I am thinner I might take martial arts? What do you think? My family is looking at my wierd now that I have thought of it...

Thats funny about your bf .....

ttylater
always
natalie jo
 
Natalie: Martial Arts is an awesome idea!!! I've been thinking about doing that too... right now it doesn't seem possible because their class schedules never seem to mesh with mine :doh: Its a great and fun way to get some exercise. Don't let them think your crazy.

The problem with jump ropes for me is I havn't done it for so long I may not be to good LOL
 
Yay For Old School Kids Toys As Workout Gear!

Boam46 said:
The problem with jump ropes for me is I havn't done it for so long I may not be to good LOL
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Try a Hula Hoop! My mom has a weighted one. I don't know where she got it but boy is it a workout. You can use it in the privacy of your own bedroom! Although it's hysterically fun when you've got a friend to try it with!:rotflmao:
 
This is my first time reading this. I am about your age and I understand where you're coming from. Way to go so far and I'll look forward to your progress. There is no reason you cant reach your goal.
 
The rest of today was ok... a friend came over so I didn't get to exercise anymore:mad:

I'm really hoping I'm going to see results when I weigh in next week. I'm really scared that I'm not going to... but then I think I'm not giving myself credit because I've been trying really hard.

The other food I ate today: Gefilte Fish (not only for passover yummy year round :jump: ), a yougurt, and sugar free jello.

I'm thinking about skipping class tomorrow and cleaning all day after the gym... I think I'd feel much better if I'd get this apartment clean. I don't know why I just don't do it... it makes me feel like crap. Eating well makes me feel a little better about myself...but I can't make myself clean the apartment. I'm such a bum.

Have a good night,
~Jenna
 
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