Couch POTATO to "MARATHON" HONEY! :)

[Alta818]

FOOD TODAY:

BKFST: 16oz water/ 1 slice of wheat bread (ww bread) (45 cals.)
1/2 slice of muenster cheese (45 cals)
2 small slices of ham (20 cals)
1 slice of tomato small one (10 cals)
vitamins-
Snack: 1/2 granola (45 cals)
1 small activa yogurt (90 cals)

Lunch: 1/4 cup of Black beans (50 cals)
1/2 tilapia fish slice (45 cals)

Snack: 16 oz. water
1/4 cup of Black beans (50 cals)
1/2 tilapia fish slice (45 cals)
1 small apple (55 cals)

Dinner: 1 sandwich- whole grain bun fiber wheat (100 cals)
1/2 slice of meunster cheese (45 cals)
2 slices of ham (20 cals)

Snack: 1 little 1/4 wrap (ham, lettuce, white tortilla, cheese ?--at a networking mixer) (no more than 250 cals?)
2 cups of 6oz. lemonade (doh!!!) (240?) guessing...(doh!)

Snack: Late night bar after client with friends
2 1/2 tall cups of Shock Top beer (uggggg that's what they wanted and they bought) 16 oz cups
(224 cals x 2.5=560 cals)
6oz of sparkingling champage (90 cals) = WOW omg...650 cals of drinks only!!!!

Late night food: 8 baked jalapeno chips(natural products) -(120 cals)
2 scoops of Hot Chip salsa (20)
1 can lite soup-vegetable noodle (oops at the whole can-doh!)-150 cals
10 whole wheat saltine crackers (120 cals)
6 peices of dark swiss chocolate (160 cals)



....2,375 cals for the day. Woa...FUCKED UP!.....no more beer!!!!! UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! or stupid lemonade

 

[skkroll]

Snack: Late night bar after client with friends
2 1/2 tall cups of Shock Top beer (uggggg that's what they wanted and they bought) 16 oz cups
(224 cals x 2.5=560 cals)
6oz of sparkingling champage (90 cals) = WOW omg...650 cals of drinks only!!!!

Late night food: 8 baked jalapeno chips(natural products) -(120 cals)
2 scoops of Hot Chip salsa (20)
1 can lite soup-vegetable noodle (oops at the whole can-doh!)-150 cals
10 whole wheat saltine crackers (120 cals)
6 peices of dark swiss chocolate (160 cals)



....2,375 cals for the day. Woa...FUCKED UP!.....no more beer!!!!! UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! or stupid lemonade

LOL I love your drunken food log I agree... no more beer! I had way too much of that this weekend. How about my food log... hmmm let's see Friday night... 6 beers... 2 shots.... chips and dip... doritos... angel food cake... LOL

why does drinking have to be so fun?!?!

 

[chubbygirl]

Hey Alta! congrats on 3.7!! Not even sure what that means because we don't use that system in Canada but it's better than Sarah so it must be really good, lol!! I'm so proud of you for graduating this year! That must feel like a huge weight lifted! Now you have more time to concentrate on you!! Today is the beginning of a new week and I feel like it's going to be a good one!

 

[Alta818]

A Secret Scrolls message from Rhonda Byrne
Creator of The Secret

From The Secret Daily Teachings

Isn't it great to know that you cannot control your world from the outside? To try and control things on the outside feels impossible because it would take so much work, and in fact it is impossible according to the law of attraction.

To change your world all you have to do is manage your thoughts and feelings on the inside of you, and then your whole world changes.

May the joy be with you,

Rhonda Byrne
The Secret... bringing joy to billions

 

[Alta818]

SO,...I got my JUICER in the mail!



I had my first Raw Juice this morning!! Wooho!!

I also bought myself a pair of running shoes that cost like $120....but my feet feel like they are in HEAVEN and plan to break them in today! I really want to run 10 miles tonight, I'm lazy though...ugggh....and it's HOT!..I've never spent so much on running shoes...EVER...but I figured might as well treat myself..and not CHEAT myself! hahahaha!!!

All in all....I woke up this morning at 5:15 am and I got scarred because it was pitch black outside, drank water, and went back to bed!!! A lot of good that did right!?! So yea....have to make up for it!

Ate pretty good today. Feeling lethargic though. I remember that happened to me last year too though as I started transitioning to Raw juices and foods, and then later on became ..ENERGY!!!

Went to a networking mixer last night again, and this one guy who has a company of IT tech guys told me that he would be interested in BARTERING services. Meaning that he would be willing to build me a expensive website for a series of maybe 15 weight loss sessions! He is probably around 260 lbs I'm guessing and I am STOCKEEEEED about it! I really want to be a wolrd wide ONLINE hypnotherapist and make MORE friends like you all whom I can help through the screen!!! Can you IMAGINE!?!!

He also mentioned that his brother in Washington needs a Hypnotherapist..and that this deal might involve TRAVELING!!! OMG...I'd love that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd go for FREE if he paid the flight and stuff!! WOOHOO...!!! I could see it already, the ONLINE worldwide traveling Hypnotherapist!!! Man, ...that makes me happy just thinking about it! I'm so excited..and then IMAGINE....he'll be my poster boy for weight loss walking around all slim jim in the mixers talking about ...."ALTA is fantastic! She helped me regain my life back through Hypnosis!!" I showed him my only kind of full body before pic at 180lbs after I had lost 10 lbs already...and the pic of me at 158lbs and he was shocked!!! I can't wait for him to start his sessions so he can build me a website!!! wooohoo!!! (I'll show you guys if you don't remember my first pic) ...I told him,...I'm still going but I can definitely HELP HIM!!! He was excited!!!

....Food today:

bkfst: 2 turkey dog links
Raw Smoothie: Carrots, orange, celery, and mixed greens
16oz water
snack:-drank that 2 times
1/2 palm size of tilapia fish
2 bites of whole grain rice mixed with kidney beans
Snack: 1/2 palm size of tilapia fish
2 bites of whole grain rice mixed with kidney beans

Lunch: Bf picked me up
-1 palm size white french bread roll (damn!) w/ butter
-mixed seafood-one full hand size- with lemon

 

[Alta818]

LOL I love your drunken food log I agree... no more beer! I had way too much of that this weekend. How about my food log... hmmm let's see Friday night... 6 beers... 2 shots.... chips and dip... doritos... angel food cake... LOL

why does drinking have to be so fun?!?!

Mannnn...you are telling me!!! Uggg... HAHA!!

 

[Alta818]

Hey Alta! congrats on 3.7!! Not even sure what that means because we don't use that system in Canada but it's better than Sarah so it must be really good, lol!! I'm so proud of you for graduating this year! That must feel like a huge weight lifted! Now you have more time to concentrate on you!! Today is the beginning of a new week and I feel like it's going to be a good one!

Thank you!!! It feels really good!!! I put a lot of pressure on myself though, and sometimes I feel like I should already be doing this full time. I know, that's a lot to ask for right now...and I try and take it day by day. But yes, I'm happy...and honestly, have been trying but let up a bit on trying to have a jam packed client schedule ..because I was trying to recapture ME time!...I lost it completely for the past year it seemed.

...

 

[Alta818]

So I told myself..."It's the workouts that you DON'T WANT to do that count the MOST! Just do it!...and "I did!" ...10 miles in my new running shoes! I even found all kinds of new trails. So beautiful and secluded. Feel good about myself for all the crap I ate this weekend.

I noticed that having my long runs on Monday or Mid week really make me HAPPY!!!! I was going to go the 15 miles, BUT....my new shoes started rubbing on the inner part of my foot and I could feel that if I pushed it to the extra 5 by the time I was done, my feet would be RAW in the middle. Not worth it in my eyes. LOL. not....YET that is.

Note to self: Put on more anti chafing cream on feet, and wear the DRY MAX socks. duh! HAHAH!!!

...my poor running shoes look OLD already. Booo. I did my affirmations while I was running, that:

1) I book a minimum of 5 clients a week at $150 a session per client per week. 50 times at least...
2) Wealth is pouring into my life. Spritual wealth, mental wealth, physical wealth, and financial wealth. 21 times...
3) God runs through me, in me, and around me at all times. 31 times...
4) Thank you for my Healing. 21 times....
5) My motivation of others is my motivation of myself. Keep going always... 21 times...
6) I love running. 21 times
7) I am free when I run. 21 times...
8) I am running to prove my abilities to be able to better serve myself as well as others. 21 times...
9) I am happy, healthy and whole. 21 times...
10) I am an athlete. 21 times...


...then my mind just went into BLANK observance of my surroundings, and the way the flowers bloom, and the way the sun splashes on my face, and the way that I can hear my heart slow down as I breath through my nose and feel the tranquility roll around me. I was at peace. At one, in the "moment", only requiring of myself ONE more step, because being in the moment is being only about the next step, hearing the minor pound on the floor in coordination with the breath of your lungs and movement of your arms, with the shoulders upright to create the perfect shadow. And continue. Next step. Next step. And done. 10 miles. Breathe, Breathe deeper, stretch, smile...get in the car, and water. Now I'm home.

Funny thing is, that as I'm checking my voicemail when I get home, it's a previous client from before and she is for WEIGHT LOSS and leaves me a message saying "Alta, I'm ready for the sessions that you offered me remaining 2 for $125" ...I called her, and we set up for next Sat. Crazy how my affirmations started working not even WITHIN THE NEXT few hours after doing them.

Just goes to reiterate my belief that we are Balls of Energy, filled with energy down to the core of our cells. Filled with perfection, and if we just redirect that energy, we can literally...make it ALL HAPPEN. Try it...it's like watering a seed and seeing it sprout faster than you ever imagined. But you really have to believe it as you say it, visualize it in detail, and be grateful for it's already happening.


Gonna make a RAW smoothie for dinner. Grapefruit and pineapple, and maybe a cool soup that's in the book too!!!

 

[chubbygirl]

Hey Alta sounds like your doing great! I can't believe that pic of you at 158 - you look so tiny! I've never seen that one before! Such slender legs! And your even smaller now too - you must feel great! What is your goal again and your height? How long did it take you to complete 10 miles - that is amazing! Especially since you haven't really been training for it! Your a machine! Enjoy the juicing!

 

[Alta818]

Hey Alta sounds like your doing great! I can't believe that pic of you at 158 - you look so tiny! I've never seen that one before! Such slender legs! And your even smaller now too - you must feel great! What is your goal again and your height? How long did it take you to complete 10 miles - that is amazing! Especially since you haven't really been training for it! Your a machine! Enjoy the juicing!

Thanks Lisa!! I think it might be the angle of the photo as well though, because my legs feel hefty still. haha. No joke though. BUT...I wouldn't mind if they warped themselves to all MUSCLE! Then they can stay that size for all I care.

I'm 5'2-5'3. Not very tall at all. Sometimes I think my body compsure changes and I feel more muscle on me than others, that pic being one of them. THEN again though, we are our own worst critics now aren't we?!! LOL

My goal would be 135lbs! I would love to see 125lbs but....we'll see.

Oh yes,...and about the run. Well, I try to not time myself when I plan to go for LONG runs...but when I do, I think I do it in like 2 hours. I noticed that when I go past the 10 miles, then my timing slows down. I'm not a very fast runner, but for some reason, I can go foreverrrrr. I wasn't tired at all last night, it was just my foot burning that killed my 15 mile run! Boooo...

I always seem to forget the time I start...like yesterday couldn't remember if it was 5:27pm, 5:37pm, or 5:57pm. Hmmm...LOL!!! I know that you and Sarah run much faster than I do I think. right?!

 

[chubbygirl]

Have you ever had your body fat percentage measured? I only ask because you look so good for your weight so you must have a lot of muscle you sexy thing! I haven't had mine done in a while so I think I'm going to book one at the gym in the next couple weeks - it costs $30 though so I keep putting it off.

 

[Alta818]

Have you ever had your body fat percentage measured? I only ask because you look so good for your weight so you must have a lot of muscle you sexy thing! I haven't had mine done in a while so I think I'm going to book one at the gym in the next couple weeks - it costs $30 though so I keep putting it off.

Oh no. I used to do them when I was small since my grandpa was a Dietician. And it just REMINDED me of how fat I was. LOL.

I probably should. But all the books say I'm overweight/obese if I go any heavier...so I'm pretty sure I know what I'll find after that test. LOL. Depression.

I think the fact that I feel good a lot of the time, keeps me STUCK at this weight. I really want to sit with no rolls though, and sit on the toilet and not have OVERAGE of thighs and ass on the seat, and be able to feel confident waving my arms goodbye with no flapping, and to tilt my face over to the right and see no baby hangage of cheeks. LOL

...I want to be able to rock a bikini, and to look at me running and see TWO legs...not just one. Working on it. Not to mention run with NO SHIRT on and just a sports bra and not feel my stomach jiggle or next to bra/arm squish.

You look REALLY tiny too! It's so amazing!!!!! Your legs, and arms and chest area is impressive!!!

 

[chubbygirl]

You look REALLY tiny too! It's so amazing!!!!! Your legs, and arms and chest area is impressive!!!

Trust me there is nothing impressive about my tiny little A's - actually only one is an A the other is an A minus! I saw an add for a bra that gives you three cup sizes - think I will look for it when shopping in the US this weekend.
I want all those things too except I will be happy when I can rock a one piece because no matter how ripped I could get I will never wear a bikkini or run with only a sports bra on!
I think the body fat percentage test would do just the opposite - make you realize that you are not overweight and that you are made of muscle!

 

[Alta818]

Trust me there is nothing impressive about my tiny little A's - actually only one is an A the other is an A minus! I saw an add for a bra that gives you three cup sizes - think I will look for it when shopping in the US this weekend.
I want all those things too except I will be happy when I can rock a one piece because no matter how ripped I could get I will never wear a bikkini or run with only a sports bra on!
I think the body fat percentage test would do just the opposite - make you realize that you are not overweight and that you are made of muscle!

Oh gosh. You should see how my little brother that is only 5 years old, LOVESSSSS to pinch my arms and tell me how "Squishy" they are!!! LOL...uggggh! He's right is the worst part!

I always tell him, "STOP it Roman! I'm working on them! LOL!" and I pinch his little baby arm and find the only little tiny skin I can pinch and he CRACKS up laughing!

...I look much better than I do naked with clothes on. A one peice with no cellulite on the ass or legs sounds like HEAVEN right now too!! LOL!!! I think when I get to your weight, I will do the test and see what it says! You are right!

And that bra sounds cool!!! The great thing you never have to worry about is SAGGY tittis! Wheeeeeew. I often have to tell my Ladies....."Hey!!! Can we KEEP the ACTION up here?!! Not down there!!!?" hahah...

...I mean...don't sit at the waist bitches!! LOL!!!

 

[njoyabl]

Hello Alta, okay, your diary is super long and way too much for me to read, but I read the first and the last page, and I have to tell you, you really motivate me! I feel like going out and running right now! Well, maybe I'll take a jog after work. I admire your energy and enthusiasm. I will be stopping by more often to see your updates! Good work! I'm all syked about reading your diary now!

 

[Alta818]

Hello Alta, okay, your diary is super long and way too much for me to read, but I read the first and the last page, and I have to tell you, you really motivate me! I feel like going out and running right now! Well, maybe I'll take a jog after work. I admire your energy and enthusiasm. I will be stopping by more often to see your updates! Good work! I'm all syked about reading your diary now!

LOL...it is super long now!! I'm glad you stopped by, I'm gonna have to stalk you too and find out all about your life!! hahah Let's get to running right?!!

 

[Alta818]

Food today:

Bksft: Raw Smoothie in my NEW machine! YUM!
1/4 grapefruit (20), 1/2 banana (35), 1/2 cup of Light Almond milk (15 cals), 2 strawberries(20)) + vitamins

Snack: 7 flaxseed chips (140 cals) , 2 tsp of Cream cheese (30 cals)

Snack: 1/2 WW whole wheat bread sandwich (50 cals for bread, 10 cals for mustard/ketchup, 20 cals for ham, 35 cals for muenster cheese)=115 cals x 2=230 cals

Snack: (will be the other half sandwich) + 1/2 palm size of home baked Fiber one Banana bread (120 cals)


----------total for the day so far---------will be-----610 cals. Hmmm....

 

[mrskt20]

Alta, you are a machine!!!!! I love reading your dairy (even though I haven't commented lately). You are soooo inspiring. And Lisa is right; you look wonderful in that picture. You remind me of myself a little when it comes to weight. I can be 165 and look super skinny but that doesn't mean that I am. It's just that I'm tall and I carry my weight proportionally throughout my body. Keep up the good work!!!

 

[Derrick]

I remember that picture. I was like dayum, looking good! I think you are beautiful, Alta. I hope you reach your goal someday because you deserve it. You work so hard in every area of your life and you really do motivate so many of us here on WLF.

The body fat tests are great but you still have to keep things in perspective. Even if you get a disappointing measurement you have to remind yourself how far you've come. On the other hand, if you get a better than expected measurement, you don't want it to go to your head and make you feel too content, especially if you haven't reached your goal yet. We all have a right to set goals and work hard at achieving them. The process of getting there is what makes it a journey.

I have tons of respect for people who aren't blessed with superior genetics yet work their tails off to try to achieve their dream body. I think most of the time people like us work even harder than a lot of people who are naturally thin and have excellent metabolisms. I'm sure there are people who would debate me on that but in my opinion it is a fact that some people are able to stay thin and muscular much easier than a lot of us.

My wife is one of them. I don't hold it against her because she's a wonderful human being but sometimes I do get a little jealous. I had to work my ass off for 13 months to lose 58 pounds and get down to about 13% body fat. She didn't even workout 1/3 the amount I did and she was down to around 15% body fat, which is really lean for a woman. She was 5' 6" and 121 pounds right before she got pregnant last year. She was definitely rocking the bikini! I can't even imagine what she would look like if she worked out as hard as some of you girls do. It's not fair, that's for sure. But we can't let it bother us. We are all different and unique and all we can do is try to be our best. The good news is each and everyone of us can pull it off. Unfortunately some of us just have to work a little harder than others.

Also, someone told me in the gym today that you get fit in the gym and you get lean in the kitchen. There is soooo much truth to that. It's not easy but it's true.

Thanks again, Alta, for visiting my journal and supporting me through the good times and the bad times.

 

[Alta818]

Alta, you are a machine!!!!! I love reading your dairy (even though I haven't commented lately). You are soooo inspiring. And Lisa is right; you look wonderful in that picture. You remind me of myself a little when it comes to weight. I can be 165 and look super skinny but that doesn't mean that I am. It's just that I'm tall and I carry my weight proportionally throughout my body. Keep up the good work!!!

Hey Hey!!!!!! Thank you so Much!!! I try and tell myself that "I am a Machine too!!!"...and machines do what?!! ....KEEP GOING!!!!!!!!

I really appreciate the nice comments and you reading Makes me happy that my ups and downs can serve for something other than my own observations!

..and you are right...just because we carry it WELL, doesn't mean we should be carrying it at all. right?! Keeeeep Going!!! Thank you for stopping by Love!!!