Lukewarm's Weight Loss Diary
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First of all, let me say that I wrote a REALLY long post yesterday but by the time I hit 'submit' my internet crumbled and I lost everything that I wrote. I was so mad! I just couldn't look at my diary anymore haha. Trust that it was very long though, and that I tried to reply! Secondly, I love nothing more than when you guys go off on tangents! It's so interesting and I love talking about everything, so please, let's keep going off on tangents.
Alright, here we go again.
Risty It's so interesting that you were a hungry baby. In my anatomy course my prof discussed the fact that some people are simply missing the "I'm full" gene. There is some study with a mouse where one mouse became obese when others didn't when placed in identical environments, however when the missing hormone was given to obese adults, something like only 30 percent of them responded by losing weight, or something along those lines. I do firmly believe it though, as well as the fact that our genetic predispositions have everything to do with our body shape and tendencies. Now I wasn't an overweight kid, but that affirms my belief even moreso because I know that I simply didn't care about food when I was young, and my mom was a terrible cook so maybe that had something to do with it too. Like I said before though, my aunt and uncle are obese and my mom and other uncle are skinnnnyy. Different dads, different genes, different body. I guess this is all a bit common sense but I find it really interesting and because you were a hungry kid and your sisters weren't, that's significant. I also admit that I sometimes become very bitter when I realize there are people that never have had to exercise or diet, or care about what they're eating. UNFAIR! haha. Also, my interest in the subject is derived from all the ignorant opinions I've overheard when I was thinner (who'd say something like that to my face now?), about overweight people simply being lazy or gluttonous or whatever. You know, that's absolutely part of how people become overweight, but for some people, it's an uphill battle from the moment they're born. Respect!!!! I know that you're trying incredibly hard to overcome your weight issues, and that makes you a really strong and admirable person.
And I agree, it's nice to put a face and name to all these aliases. It's fun to shed mine, but it is also fun to have one. I always smile whenever I see you guys refer to me as Luke it's so great! My secret double life is rather satisfying.
Miss Ladybug Hello! That's so great! What a wide variety of musical interest. I love that. Your range of musical taste says a lot about you, I think that's so interesting. I love jazz and the blue as well because those genres are the roots of what I love the most. Old rock music makes me so ridiculously happy. I love folk music and ambient and electronica too though. I was in a jazz band for years so I really feel that sort of music. I've always wished that I had a great singing voice or this insane musical talent. Some people just have to suffer with loving the people that can do it though. I love living by the water! Places such as the desert scare me, I'd feel claustrophobic and crazy in an environment like that. I just really love the water, lake or ocean...anything.
I've never considered that era! That's cool though, it would be really amazing, it's daunting to consider what it must have been like. Impossible for me to begin to understand.
RhoRho Oh I'm so sorry, that's really difficult. I've chosen an opposite belief system of my parents as well, so I do understand how that creates a weird rift. My mom specifically, she cries and refuses to discuss it whenever I try to explain my position. I think that she pretends I never told her. I hope that your parents can overcome it at some point, because I realize that hurts. Thank you for your compliment, that's nice of you to say that, and my friend told me I should wear makeup more often when we met up that night. haha backwards compliments are always great.
Mishi Thank you for stopping by and thank you very much
You're incredibly nice. Girls always want exactly what they don't have, it's a sick cycle. I'm guilty of it 24/7.
2Skinny I'm so happy you liked reading about that picture! Seeing you describe them made me smile, and thinking about them is really painful, thank you for the hug. I'm actually tearing up. Thanks.
OMG How freaking cool!!! He is perfectly EXQUISITE to me as well! I love love love him. Wonky teeth, dilated pupil, stunning bone structure, effeminate, PERFECTION! He's beautiful now of course as well, I love him on all levels too, I'm blaring his music as we speak, er type. Sometimes, rather all the time, I just get so obsessed with the past and I really love the story you shared because I can envision it.
Are you kidding me! I JUST told Chelsea last night that I love Willem Dafoe. We watched Inside Man before the bball game last night and one of my favorite movies is the Boondock Saints, he's utterly brilliant in that movie. I LOVE HIM! haha so funny. Terrifyling beautiful, absolutely! Agreed, here's to a good Thursday. I must get back on a good exercise schedule and I GUARANTEE I PROMISE YOU that I will come back on at some point and tell you about my awesome workout.
Xorie I'm so happy that you're working on your confidence. I think that is THE most beautiful thing about a woman. It may be cliche but it happens to be true. I do have a lot of outward confidence, even if it's really shaky inside. I think that I'd be doing myself a horrible disservice if I didn't hold myself in a high regard. We must love ourselves. Hugs right back Xorie...I hope you have a great day. Thanks for all of your support. It means so much to me.
Alright I BOUGHT A BLENDER! But I haven't tried making a smoothie yet because I'm terrified it will be disgusting, so I've just made slushies. Which are yummy but I need to make a yogurt-based fruit smoothie so that I can use my protein powder which was the whole point of the blender. I bought all of the ingredients that Risty mentioned but now I'm afraid of wasting yogurt and mango and good fruit to make an icky sludgy smoothie. I am going to ask her for assistance in her diary. HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!
Yesterday
-Breakfast: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 220 calories
-Lunch: Yogurt- 100 calories
-Snack: Cracker Wafers- 100 calories
-Snack: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 200 calories
-Dinner: Baked Salmon- 200 calories & Brown Rice/Egg- 300 calories
-Water: 2.5 L
-Miles Yesterday: damn. NONE. Let me explain though, I helped my sister write her research paper which was due this afternoon, and I watched her Suns vs. Spurs game with her even though I couldn't care less about basketball and we went shopping and we cooked and had fun, minus all the arguing about how to approach the paper. But we kept meaning to exercise, however it didn't happen, because I let it not happen. I am exercising today. Ugh how many times do I say this. It's sick. I'm making excuses and I know it.
Today
-Breakfast: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 210 calories
-Lunch: Brown Rice/Egg Whites- 200 calories
-Snack: Yogurt-100 calories & Wafer Cookies- 100 calories
-Snack: Egg Whites- 80 calories & 2 Slices WW Bread/Smoked Turkey/2 Veggie Slices-300 calories
-Dinner: Brown Rice/Egg Whites/Green Onions/Tomatoes/Soy Sauce- 400 calories
-Water: 2.5 L
-Playlist: Tom Petty. Bowie. Portishead. Nirvana. Stones.
-Miles Today: 5.0miles
-Total Miles: 123 miles
I did my workout. I did lunges, stretching, and upper body with 10 lb. dumbbells. Hard though, I should have bought 8 lbs.
Alright, here we go again.
Risty It's so interesting that you were a hungry baby. In my anatomy course my prof discussed the fact that some people are simply missing the "I'm full" gene. There is some study with a mouse where one mouse became obese when others didn't when placed in identical environments, however when the missing hormone was given to obese adults, something like only 30 percent of them responded by losing weight, or something along those lines. I do firmly believe it though, as well as the fact that our genetic predispositions have everything to do with our body shape and tendencies. Now I wasn't an overweight kid, but that affirms my belief even moreso because I know that I simply didn't care about food when I was young, and my mom was a terrible cook so maybe that had something to do with it too. Like I said before though, my aunt and uncle are obese and my mom and other uncle are skinnnnyy. Different dads, different genes, different body. I guess this is all a bit common sense but I find it really interesting and because you were a hungry kid and your sisters weren't, that's significant. I also admit that I sometimes become very bitter when I realize there are people that never have had to exercise or diet, or care about what they're eating. UNFAIR! haha. Also, my interest in the subject is derived from all the ignorant opinions I've overheard when I was thinner (who'd say something like that to my face now?), about overweight people simply being lazy or gluttonous or whatever. You know, that's absolutely part of how people become overweight, but for some people, it's an uphill battle from the moment they're born. Respect!!!! I know that you're trying incredibly hard to overcome your weight issues, and that makes you a really strong and admirable person.
And I agree, it's nice to put a face and name to all these aliases. It's fun to shed mine, but it is also fun to have one. I always smile whenever I see you guys refer to me as Luke it's so great! My secret double life is rather satisfying.
Miss Ladybug Hello! That's so great! What a wide variety of musical interest. I love that. Your range of musical taste says a lot about you, I think that's so interesting. I love jazz and the blue as well because those genres are the roots of what I love the most. Old rock music makes me so ridiculously happy. I love folk music and ambient and electronica too though. I was in a jazz band for years so I really feel that sort of music. I've always wished that I had a great singing voice or this insane musical talent. Some people just have to suffer with loving the people that can do it though. I love living by the water! Places such as the desert scare me, I'd feel claustrophobic and crazy in an environment like that. I just really love the water, lake or ocean...anything.
I've never considered that era! That's cool though, it would be really amazing, it's daunting to consider what it must have been like. Impossible for me to begin to understand.
RhoRho Oh I'm so sorry, that's really difficult. I've chosen an opposite belief system of my parents as well, so I do understand how that creates a weird rift. My mom specifically, she cries and refuses to discuss it whenever I try to explain my position. I think that she pretends I never told her. I hope that your parents can overcome it at some point, because I realize that hurts. Thank you for your compliment, that's nice of you to say that, and my friend told me I should wear makeup more often when we met up that night. haha backwards compliments are always great.
Mishi Thank you for stopping by and thank you very much
You're incredibly nice. Girls always want exactly what they don't have, it's a sick cycle. I'm guilty of it 24/7.2Skinny I'm so happy you liked reading about that picture! Seeing you describe them made me smile, and thinking about them is really painful, thank you for the hug. I'm actually tearing up. Thanks.
OMG How freaking cool!!! He is perfectly EXQUISITE to me as well! I love love love him. Wonky teeth, dilated pupil, stunning bone structure, effeminate, PERFECTION! He's beautiful now of course as well, I love him on all levels too, I'm blaring his music as we speak, er type. Sometimes, rather all the time, I just get so obsessed with the past and I really love the story you shared because I can envision it.
Are you kidding me! I JUST told Chelsea last night that I love Willem Dafoe. We watched Inside Man before the bball game last night and one of my favorite movies is the Boondock Saints, he's utterly brilliant in that movie. I LOVE HIM! haha so funny. Terrifyling beautiful, absolutely! Agreed, here's to a good Thursday. I must get back on a good exercise schedule and I GUARANTEE I PROMISE YOU that I will come back on at some point and tell you about my awesome workout.
Xorie I'm so happy that you're working on your confidence. I think that is THE most beautiful thing about a woman. It may be cliche but it happens to be true. I do have a lot of outward confidence, even if it's really shaky inside. I think that I'd be doing myself a horrible disservice if I didn't hold myself in a high regard. We must love ourselves. Hugs right back Xorie...I hope you have a great day. Thanks for all of your support. It means so much to me.
Alright I BOUGHT A BLENDER! But I haven't tried making a smoothie yet because I'm terrified it will be disgusting, so I've just made slushies. Which are yummy but I need to make a yogurt-based fruit smoothie so that I can use my protein powder which was the whole point of the blender. I bought all of the ingredients that Risty mentioned but now I'm afraid of wasting yogurt and mango and good fruit to make an icky sludgy smoothie. I am going to ask her for assistance in her diary. HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!
Yesterday
-Breakfast: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 220 calories
-Lunch: Yogurt- 100 calories
-Snack: Cracker Wafers- 100 calories
-Snack: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 200 calories
-Dinner: Baked Salmon- 200 calories & Brown Rice/Egg- 300 calories
-Water: 2.5 L
-Miles Yesterday: damn. NONE. Let me explain though, I helped my sister write her research paper which was due this afternoon, and I watched her Suns vs. Spurs game with her even though I couldn't care less about basketball and we went shopping and we cooked and had fun, minus all the arguing about how to approach the paper. But we kept meaning to exercise, however it didn't happen, because I let it not happen. I am exercising today. Ugh how many times do I say this. It's sick. I'm making excuses and I know it.
Today
-Breakfast: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 210 calories
-Lunch: Brown Rice/Egg Whites- 200 calories
-Snack: Yogurt-100 calories & Wafer Cookies- 100 calories
-Snack: Egg Whites- 80 calories & 2 Slices WW Bread/Smoked Turkey/2 Veggie Slices-300 calories
-Dinner: Brown Rice/Egg Whites/Green Onions/Tomatoes/Soy Sauce- 400 calories
-Water: 2.5 L
-Playlist: Tom Petty. Bowie. Portishead. Nirvana. Stones.
-Miles Today: 5.0miles
-Total Miles: 123 miles
I did my workout. I did lunges, stretching, and upper body with 10 lb. dumbbells. Hard though, I should have bought 8 lbs.
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Risty
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Yeah I also learned that from an anatomy course I had taken a while back and I was thinking... hell that has to be me, lol. It's just so weird to be never full like that all my life. I can still eat a ridiculous amount but now I know more when to stop because I know I'm not hungry still and my body has enough food to survive. So it's hard because to feel full I need to eat a lot, so I just have to watch it and eat enough to nurish my body and try to stop at that.
About Boondock Saints, it's an awesome movie! I might have mentioned it earlier in your diary before, or someone's diary, I can't remember. I absolutely love Willem Dafoe, and especially in that movie, he was incredible for sure! I read that they were supposed to come out with a second one, but that hasn't happened yet. It would be so awesome to see another one although I don't know how they could do any better than what they've already made it's absolutely perfect!
By the way, I also wanted to thank you for being there for me throughout the whole doing crappy and having surgery thing. I really appreciate it, it really helped me through it
About Boondock Saints, it's an awesome movie! I might have mentioned it earlier in your diary before, or someone's diary, I can't remember. I absolutely love Willem Dafoe, and especially in that movie, he was incredible for sure! I read that they were supposed to come out with a second one, but that hasn't happened yet. It would be so awesome to see another one although I don't know how they could do any better than what they've already made it's absolutely perfect!
By the way, I also wanted to thank you for being there for me throughout the whole doing crappy and having surgery thing. I really appreciate it, it really helped me through it
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Risty
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I love the Irish brothers in every way. They're cool, they're hot (very) lol, and I think all the languages they get them to speak is just play sexy! WOO! That's how I want to be, yes hot and sexy, but no that's not what I'm talking about... I want to be able to speak a bunch of languages, that's one of my dreams, that and play a bunch of instruments really well! Languages and instruments... I know I'm weird, but whatever!
When I was little I was able to speak Italian, French and English. My parents and grandparents would talk to me in their own languages and I would talk to them back in it. It was really kewl, I had a tape of me doing that and it was just so awesome. I was able to speak the 3 languages under 2 years old (and seeing a lot of children from my mom's babysitting, they can barely speak one at that age). Unfortunately when I got older I realized that nobody else spoke like that and I felt so different that I stopped speaking it altogether. My mom would talk to me in French and I would reply in English, same thing when my dad talked to me in Italian, I'd just reply in English. I'm SO angry at myself that I did that, but I was a little kid I didn't know any better. Now though, I'm so mad because had I kept it up I'd be fluent in all 3 languages. I was like a genious baby in regards to languages and speaking early and I blew it. So yeah, it's always been a dream of mine to get back into it and learn others on top of those like Japanese, Spanish, Russian, whatever, anything!
Wow, I go on so many tangents in your diary! I know ya likes it though! LOL
About the music, I played clarinet in school and I loved it. I took piano lessons and later in high school quit because my teacher was hardcore into the whole thing and I wanted to focus more on school and didn't want to practice for hours and hours like she used to at my age So I want to get back into piano and clarinet plus learn the violin, I love the violin. I know I'm a quick learner for instruments too. I used to take royal conservatory and hardly practice. Would give my teacher a heart attack almost, lol. But like a month before the exams, I would practice and end up with first class honors with distinction. I would always think to myself, imagine what I could do if I worked at it the whole time and not just last minute.
Anyways! Sorry about that, lol. Another tangent...lol. Do you have any interest in languages or instruments at all? Just curious
When I was little I was able to speak Italian, French and English. My parents and grandparents would talk to me in their own languages and I would talk to them back in it. It was really kewl, I had a tape of me doing that and it was just so awesome. I was able to speak the 3 languages under 2 years old (and seeing a lot of children from my mom's babysitting, they can barely speak one at that age). Unfortunately when I got older I realized that nobody else spoke like that and I felt so different that I stopped speaking it altogether. My mom would talk to me in French and I would reply in English, same thing when my dad talked to me in Italian, I'd just reply in English. I'm SO angry at myself that I did that, but I was a little kid I didn't know any better. Now though, I'm so mad because had I kept it up I'd be fluent in all 3 languages. I was like a genious baby in regards to languages and speaking early and I blew it. So yeah, it's always been a dream of mine to get back into it and learn others on top of those like Japanese, Spanish, Russian, whatever, anything!
Wow, I go on so many tangents in your diary! I know ya likes it though! LOL
About the music, I played clarinet in school and I loved it. I took piano lessons and later in high school quit because my teacher was hardcore into the whole thing and I wanted to focus more on school and didn't want to practice for hours and hours like she used to at my age
So I want to get back into piano and clarinet plus learn the violin, I love the violin. I know I'm a quick learner for instruments too. I used to take royal conservatory and hardly practice. Would give my teacher a heart attack almost, lol. But like a month before the exams, I would practice and end up with first class honors with distinction. I would always think to myself, imagine what I could do if I worked at it the whole time and not just last minute.Anyways! Sorry about that, lol. Another tangent...lol. Do you have any interest in languages or instruments at all? Just curious
lukewarm
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Risty Oh my gosh I'm so sad you didn't keep it up with the languages either. That would be amazing. I want to use the jaw drop smilie but it's so long. I have been trying to learn French on my own, through BYKI (before you know it) this free program. It's great and all, but basically all I could do is point out a butterfly or a frog if I happened to come across either in France. Not very useful.
I played the sax (which is the easiest instrument in the world) but I was good. Not incredible, be scooped off my high school stage to jam in some club, but band geek good. I know what you mean about the violin, at districts I'd always sneak off to watch the strings, their sound is beautiful. I've always wished I had learned a string instrument.
Yes the Irish brothers are so amazing. I watched a little bit of the movie last night after thinking about how much I loved them, and I watched that scene where Smecker is questioning them and they speak all of the languages. HOT!
"it's okay with me if your friends sleep over" oh Willem Dafoe...I really love that movie.
You absolutely should learn those languages though, I'm sure you'd pick it up really quickly, and faster than most. I studied Spanish in high school, but it's been too long since I paid any attention to it. I have to decide if I want to focus on Spanish or French. I want to learn French for myself, but Spanish would be more valuable and practical, as everyone speaks Spanish here and as I intend to be traveling around the U.S. in a few years...I'll probably have to go with Spanish. Well I hope you have a beautiful day Risty. You look so European. That's awesome. You have that gorgeous french woman thing about you. You're very lucky.
Alright, so I must try to get a balanced diet today and work really hard on getting in a high intensity workout along with my lower body strength training. I need to do lunges, crunches, stretching...and on a bigger scale than only today. I don't know why I have such difficulty sticking to a schedule. I just need to do it. I need to organize a list where I can just copy and paste it every day like I do with my diet. That's what I'll do when I get home later...alright have a beautiful day everyone!
-Breakfast: 1 Slice WW Toast/Egg Whites- 100 calories & Wheat Thins- 100 calories
-Lunch: Turkey- 60 calories & Brown Rice/Green Onions/Egg Whites- 300 calories
-Snack: Crackers-300 calories
-Snack: Raspberry/Blueberry/OJ Slushie- 260 calories
-Dinner: 2 Slices WW Bread/6 Slices Turkey/2 Slices Veggie Cheese-220 calories
-Water: 2.5 L
-Playlist: Costello. Pixies. Peaches. Goldfrapp. Stones.
-Miles Today: 5.0 miles
-Total Miles: 128 miles
I played the sax (which is the easiest instrument in the world) but I was good. Not incredible, be scooped off my high school stage to jam in some club, but band geek good. I know what you mean about the violin, at districts I'd always sneak off to watch the strings, their sound is beautiful. I've always wished I had learned a string instrument.
Yes the Irish brothers are so amazing. I watched a little bit of the movie last night after thinking about how much I loved them, and I watched that scene where Smecker is questioning them and they speak all of the languages. HOT!
"it's okay with me if your friends sleep over" oh Willem Dafoe...I really love that movie.You absolutely should learn those languages though, I'm sure you'd pick it up really quickly, and faster than most. I studied Spanish in high school, but it's been too long since I paid any attention to it. I have to decide if I want to focus on Spanish or French. I want to learn French for myself, but Spanish would be more valuable and practical, as everyone speaks Spanish here and as I intend to be traveling around the U.S. in a few years...I'll probably have to go with Spanish. Well I hope you have a beautiful day Risty. You look so European. That's awesome. You have that gorgeous french woman thing about you. You're very lucky.
Alright, so I must try to get a balanced diet today and work really hard on getting in a high intensity workout along with my lower body strength training. I need to do lunges, crunches, stretching...and on a bigger scale than only today. I don't know why I have such difficulty sticking to a schedule. I just need to do it. I need to organize a list where I can just copy and paste it every day like I do with my diet. That's what I'll do when I get home later...alright have a beautiful day everyone!
-Breakfast: 1 Slice WW Toast/Egg Whites- 100 calories & Wheat Thins- 100 calories
-Lunch: Turkey- 60 calories & Brown Rice/Green Onions/Egg Whites- 300 calories
-Snack: Crackers-300 calories
-Snack: Raspberry/Blueberry/OJ Slushie- 260 calories
-Dinner: 2 Slices WW Bread/6 Slices Turkey/2 Slices Veggie Cheese-220 calories
-Water: 2.5 L
-Playlist: Costello. Pixies. Peaches. Goldfrapp. Stones.
-Miles Today: 5.0 miles
-Total Miles: 128 miles
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lukewarm
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So I added this fiber supplement powder to the slushie I've been having. I feel really full after drinking it though, almost sluggish, which I don't think is a good thing. I always say I'm gonna make a strength training chart but......eh. Exercise Goal for today: Stretching. Lunges. Upper Body Weights. Push myself with cardio.
<This site was good for me, it sort of states much of the info WLF offers in one concise webpage. I have decided that my cardio has to be less about spending hours on the treadmill and more about maximizing the amount of time I do spend on it. Hope I push myself to sprint a bit in between jogging.
I went over my calories today ;o( Must do better tomorrow
-Breakfast: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 600 calories
-Lunch: Turkey- 60 calories
-Snack: Raspberry/Blueberry/OJ Slushie/Fiber Powder- 210 calories
-Snack: 2 Cups Fresh Corn off the Cob- 360 calories
-Snack: Crackers- 100 calories
-Dinner: Brown Rice/Green Onions/Egg Whites- 300 calories
-Water: 3.0 L
-Playlist: Pixies. Sneaker Pimps. Goldfrapp.
-Miles Today: 3.0 miles
-Total Miles: 131 miles
I wore myself out, I felt sort as I had in high school when I'd run so hard that I'd collapse after. haha except it takes A LOT less to get me to that point now. Also I did some leg lifts with a 10 lb. dumbbell in the crook of my knee, which made my bum and thighs kill. Lunges, military press, biceps, triceps.
<This site was good for me, it sort of states much of the info WLF offers in one concise webpage. I have decided that my cardio has to be less about spending hours on the treadmill and more about maximizing the amount of time I do spend on it. Hope I push myself to sprint a bit in between jogging.
I went over my calories today ;o( Must do better tomorrow
-Breakfast: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 600 calories
-Lunch: Turkey- 60 calories
-Snack: Raspberry/Blueberry/OJ Slushie/Fiber Powder- 210 calories
-Snack: 2 Cups Fresh Corn off the Cob- 360 calories
-Snack: Crackers- 100 calories
-Dinner: Brown Rice/Green Onions/Egg Whites- 300 calories
-Water: 3.0 L
-Playlist: Pixies. Sneaker Pimps. Goldfrapp.
-Miles Today: 3.0 miles
-Total Miles: 131 miles
I wore myself out, I felt sort as I had in high school when I'd run so hard that I'd collapse after. haha except it takes A LOT less to get me to that point now. Also I did some leg lifts with a 10 lb. dumbbell in the crook of my knee, which made my bum and thighs kill. Lunges, military press, biceps, triceps.
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RhoRho
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Hey Lukewarm,
You make me laugh so much with you and Risty going on about David Bowie, then Willem Dafoe (whom I love love love, especially in White Sands and Spiderman). I went to boarding school in a french country for 2 years when I was 16, so I learnt to speak rudimentary french. But as soon as I got to London with its resolutely non-foreign language speaking people (even though France is next door ) I sort of lost it. I'll learn it again though. I think it is a sexy language, and, as you said, good for business.
I checked out the fit4agoodlife site and you're right - it does contain a lot of the information here on wlf, but in a more concise manner. I guess that site is good for beginners, and then those who want to know more can hunt through the forum pages.
I can't believe you only had 60 calorie turkey for lunch. Your total intake seems a little low, at least to a greedy cow like me. I'm just worried cos you're exercising as well...
You make me laugh so much with you and Risty going on about David Bowie, then Willem Dafoe (whom I love love love, especially in White Sands and Spiderman). I went to boarding school in a french country for 2 years when I was 16, so I learnt to speak rudimentary french. But as soon as I got to London with its resolutely non-foreign language speaking people (even though France is next door
) I sort of lost it. I'll learn it again though. I think it is a sexy language, and, as you said, good for business.I checked out the fit4agoodlife site and you're right - it does contain a lot of the information here on wlf, but in a more concise manner. I guess that site is good for beginners, and then those who want to know more can hunt through the forum pages.
I can't believe you only had 60 calorie turkey for lunch. Your total intake seems a little low, at least to a greedy cow like me
. I'm just worried cos you're exercising as well...
xorie
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hmmm. supplements in smoothies... I should try that.
This morning I made a banana and vanilla soy drink...I'm not quite sure what it tasted like, since my nose is completely stuffed up and I couldn't taste a thing!
I wish that I could play a wind instrument... I've always wanted to. All I can play is the piano, a tiny bit of guitar, and my voice. I've always wanted to learn violin, or something that just sounds pretty no matter what you do to it.
Hope you're having a great weekend!
This morning I made a banana and vanilla soy drink...I'm not quite sure what it tasted like, since my nose is completely stuffed up and I couldn't taste a thing!
I wish that I could play a wind instrument... I've always wanted to. All I can play is the piano, a tiny bit of guitar, and my voice. I've always wanted to learn violin, or something that just sounds pretty no matter what you do to it.
Hope you're having a great weekend!
lukewarm
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RhoRho haha I know, we're freaking out a bit. Oh my gosh a real person has been to a boarding school? I guess I have this crazy ideal about boarding schools because I've never known anyone who has attended one and I've only ever seen movies where a boarding school is involved (or books or whatever) What was it like for you? Did you like it? I'm dying to know, release me from my ignorance.
Oh trust me, I get enough calories. I always want more though, I have to mentally slap myself often. All of my meals sort of run into each other, so my lunch-snack time difference isn't much, I graze and munch and inhale. I practically devoured the corn cob in the type-writer cartoon style.
Xorie mmm vanilla soy milk and banana. Sounds creamy. I'm afraid to use yogurt because...I don't know why. I just feel like I'll waste it to make a lumpy sludgy smoothie. When what I want, is a fresh smooth berry yogurt smoothie.
And your voice is the best instrument possible! I've always wanted that.
Oh trust me, I get enough calories. I always want more though, I have to mentally slap myself often. All of my meals sort of run into each other, so my lunch-snack time difference isn't much, I graze and munch and inhale. I practically devoured the corn cob in the type-writer cartoon style.
Xorie mmm vanilla soy milk and banana. Sounds creamy. I'm afraid to use yogurt because...I don't know why. I just feel like I'll waste it to make a lumpy sludgy smoothie. When what I want, is a fresh smooth berry yogurt smoothie.
And your voice is the best instrument possible! I've always wanted that.
RhoRho
New member
Hehe,
Boarding school wasn't a big deal. It was a British school in a french country, which was interesting. All our teachers were British and resolutely spoke English (even though they LIVED in a French country), but my friends and I often sneaked out of our house (we were divided into houses - there were 6 girls in mine, plus a schoolmistress) to go into town, explore the nightlife, go swimming in the sea, etc. I know a lot of people have had horrible boarding school experiences, but mine was the best ever
D'you know - since I've been home this week studying I've been quite good with my food. And I think it's purely because I've got into a routine: breakfast, study, snack, study, lunch, study, another snack (then usually gym), after which I have dinner and more study. In "real" life I wouldn't have the time to carefully prepare all of my meals like I've been lovingly doing so chances are I'd end up overworking till I'm starving, then graze all over the place. It really is such a battle, this food business, isn't it.. *sigh*
Boarding school wasn't a big deal. It was a British school in a french country, which was interesting. All our teachers were British and resolutely spoke English (even though they LIVED in a French country), but my friends and I often sneaked out of our house (we were divided into houses - there were 6 girls in mine, plus a schoolmistress) to go into town, explore the nightlife, go swimming in the sea, etc. I know a lot of people have had horrible boarding school experiences, but mine was the best ever
D'you know - since I've been home this week studying I've been quite good with my food. And I think it's purely because I've got into a routine: breakfast, study, snack, study, lunch, study, another snack (then usually gym), after which I have dinner and more study. In "real" life I wouldn't have the time to carefully prepare all of my meals like I've been lovingly doing so chances are I'd end up overworking till I'm starving, then graze all over the place. It really is such a battle, this food business, isn't it.. *sigh*
Miss Ladybug
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Morning Sunshine!! Your menu from yesterday sounds sooooo good!! did you use that brown rice and make a little stir fry?? That's what it sounded like. YUM!! and corn on the cob, one of my favorites as well!! I need to get outside and pick some strawberries today, I don't want them to go bad, I think after reading your diary, I'll make a nice smoothie out of them, mmmm I do not have any protein powder to put in it, but OH WELL!! I hope your day is going wonderfully, and I hope the weather is pretty there today. I'll check in on you later gator!!
Kim
Kim
lukewarm
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RhoRho That's so interesting! It does sound like it could be fun. I'd certainly have been naughty like you and your housemates, escaping the schoolmistress and exploring the town.
This food business absolutely is a battle. UGH! I work in a seafood restaurant so I always have an opportunity to munch while working. I'm proud to say that I've been work-food-free for about 3 months now. WHICH IS BEYOND DIFFICULT! The portions that are sent out in restaurants makes me ill now...it's a disgusting example of how spoiled our society is. You know what is harder than not eating at work though? Not drinking. We're always trying to come up with new drink ideas for the menu and such and there's often a bit of this or that left over in the shaker that my coworkers and I would 'taste.' So I've been doing really well when at work and I'm proud of it. Speaking of that, I've got a long shift tonight so I'll post on when I get home. Have a great day everyone.
Miss Ladybug you know, I had made a stir-fry using the same ingredients a week before, and I felt really upset with myself for using so much EVOO. I literally took a healthy meal and fried it up in oil, which was unneccessary and DELICIOUS! So, I compromised and now I just toss all the ingredients together, and it's still good so I managed to eat it without all that guilt.
I actually dreamt about strawberries last night. I'm saaddddd. I have a massive bag of frozen strawberries that I'm excited to use. I also have this beautiful fragrant fresh mango. Yum, thanks for reminding me, I'm going to indulge in some fruit for lunch in a bit I think. I'm having a lovely day, I hope you are as well
-Breakfast: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 420 calories
-Snack: Strawberry/Raspberry/Blueberry/OJ Smoothie/Fiber Powder- 310 calories
-Lunch: 2 Slices WW Toast/2 Slices Veg Cheese/6 Slices Mesquite Turkey- 250 calories
-Snack: Strawberry/Raspberry/OJ Smoothie- 200 calories
-Dinner: ----none really but my calories were almost at 1400 anyways, although my diet was comprised of nearly all fruit and I don't think that all that fruit sugar I ingested today can be good, but I couldn't help myself, my smoothies are so freaking good.
-Water: 3.0 L
-Playlist: Neil Young. Springsteen. Goldfrapp. Shakira!
-Miles Today: 2 measly miles
-Total Miles: 133 miles
This food business absolutely is a battle. UGH! I work in a seafood restaurant so I always have an opportunity to munch while working. I'm proud to say that I've been work-food-free for about 3 months now. WHICH IS BEYOND DIFFICULT! The portions that are sent out in restaurants makes me ill now...it's a disgusting example of how spoiled our society is. You know what is harder than not eating at work though? Not drinking. We're always trying to come up with new drink ideas for the menu and such and there's often a bit of this or that left over in the shaker that my coworkers and I would 'taste.' So I've been doing really well when at work and I'm proud of it. Speaking of that, I've got a long shift tonight so I'll post on when I get home. Have a great day everyone.
Miss Ladybug you know, I had made a stir-fry using the same ingredients a week before, and I felt really upset with myself for using so much EVOO. I literally took a healthy meal and fried it up in oil, which was unneccessary and DELICIOUS! So, I compromised and now I just toss all the ingredients together, and it's still good so I managed to eat it without all that guilt.
I actually dreamt about strawberries last night. I'm saaddddd. I have a massive bag of frozen strawberries that I'm excited to use. I also have this beautiful fragrant fresh mango. Yum, thanks for reminding me, I'm going to indulge in some fruit for lunch in a bit I think. I'm having a lovely day, I hope you are as well -Breakfast: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 420 calories
-Snack: Strawberry/Raspberry/Blueberry/OJ Smoothie/Fiber Powder- 310 calories
-Lunch: 2 Slices WW Toast/2 Slices Veg Cheese/6 Slices Mesquite Turkey- 250 calories
-Snack: Strawberry/Raspberry/OJ Smoothie- 200 calories
-Dinner: ----none really but my calories were almost at 1400 anyways, although my diet was comprised of nearly all fruit and I don't think that all that fruit sugar I ingested today can be good, but I couldn't help myself, my smoothies are so freaking good.
-Water: 3.0 L
-Playlist: Neil Young. Springsteen. Goldfrapp. Shakira!
-Miles Today: 2 measly miles
-Total Miles: 133 miles
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xorie
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I'm glad that you're having a lovely day. So am I, even though its raining out. buuut... I got a job! (pretty much, I just have to finalize it) I'm going to be working the concession stand at the local Village Theater. I'll even get two free comp tickets to each show! I can't wait!
mmm... mango sounds really yummy right now.
mmm... mango sounds really yummy right now.
lukewarm
New member
Xorie That's going to be a fun job! I love movies...you got a job there right in time for the new Pirates movie. I can't help but be a nerd about it...however it is Johnny Depp, how can I be held responsible for my sick obsession? Johnny....thanks for the reminder....right in time for my dreams. I own every single one of his movies. LOVE!
I need to work on my diet...I need to make a list for tomorrow so excuse the following. return library books, doc appt, grocery store (and don't buy anymore of those 100 calorie snack packs because all I want to do is eat 6 of them at a time and soon I'll give in to the urge), EXERCISE: upper and lower strength training, accelerated cardio, consume acceptable nutrient ratios regarding diet, bank- 2 money orders, send out 2 letters, work. Goal for right now: dishes. shower. SLEEP.
Have a great night guys.
I need to work on my diet...I need to make a list for tomorrow so excuse the following. return library books, doc appt, grocery store (and don't buy anymore of those 100 calorie snack packs because all I want to do is eat 6 of them at a time and soon I'll give in to the urge), EXERCISE: upper and lower strength training, accelerated cardio, consume acceptable nutrient ratios regarding diet, bank- 2 money orders, send out 2 letters, work. Goal for right now: dishes. shower. SLEEP.
Have a great night guys.
Risty
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Hey! Sorry I haven't been on for a few days!
About the whole Spanish or French thing, I know one you want to do more than the other, and one would be more practical. I would go with what you'd love to learn more! You'll learn things a lot better if it interests you more. Because of my understanding of French I can understand other things from other languages even though I don't know them. The European languages have a lot of similarities. This one guy I talked to on the internet asked me 2 questions in portugese and I've never heard that language before, but I answered him back in english and he was so shocked! lol.. I was like WOO! But yeah it's kewl! I so want to learn the languages soooo bad. I have this program on the computer it's called 51 languages of the world, and it's pretty kewl. I could always learn the french better by just getting over my feeling stupid and talking to my mom and grandma in french and then learn the italian better through my dad and my other grandma/grandpa. I can say a few words in italian but no where near for speaking. I can call my granda smart... haha, when she would do something good/smart she would tell us in italian what is nonna? And we'd tell her she's smart, lol.... so funny.
I really practice the piano again. I have a nice big keyboard here, it's just been soooo long since I played I have a hard time with the left hand notes and some of the notes on the right hand when they get too high, hard to recognize. It's like a language, you don't use it, you start to forget. So I should do that. When I have more time then maybe I'll move on to the violin.
About the 100 cal pack things, that's so funny. Is it only that you want to, or have you eaten like 6 of them? If you haven't, then you're doing fine! It's not as healthy as fruits or veggies, but it's nice to have a controlled tastey snack like that every so often
About the whole Spanish or French thing, I know one you want to do more than the other, and one would be more practical. I would go with what you'd love to learn more! You'll learn things a lot better if it interests you more. Because of my understanding of French I can understand other things from other languages even though I don't know them. The European languages have a lot of similarities. This one guy I talked to on the internet asked me 2 questions in portugese and I've never heard that language before, but I answered him back in english and he was so shocked! lol.. I was like WOO! But yeah it's kewl! I so want to learn the languages soooo bad. I have this program on the computer it's called 51 languages of the world, and it's pretty kewl. I could always learn the french better by just getting over my feeling stupid and talking to my mom and grandma in french and then learn the italian better through my dad and my other grandma/grandpa. I can say a few words in italian but no where near for speaking. I can call my granda smart... haha, when she would do something good/smart she would tell us in italian what is nonna? And we'd tell her she's smart, lol.... so funny.
I really practice the piano again. I have a nice big keyboard here, it's just been soooo long since I played I have a hard time with the left hand notes and some of the notes on the right hand when they get too high, hard to recognize. It's like a language, you don't use it, you start to forget. So I should do that. When I have more time then maybe I'll move on to the violin.
About the 100 cal pack things, that's so funny. Is it only that you want to, or have you eaten like 6 of them? If you haven't, then you're doing fine! It's not as healthy as fruits or veggies, but it's nice to have a controlled tastey snack like that every so often
lukewarm
New member
Risty lol I love the story about your gram, mine does the same thing, well she mutters in Italian, it's super cute.
haha I haven't gorged myself on them yet but sometimes I have to stop myself, so I just can't trust my urges with them in the house. I can't wait until I have better control over my cravings.
-Breakfast: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 420 calories
-Snack: Strawberry/Raspberry/Blueberry/OJ Smoothie/Fiber Powder- 310 calories
-Lunch: 2 C. Spinach/Balsamic Vinaigrette/Feta Cheese- 300 calories
-Snack: 100 cal. Pack (last two they're gone, no more temptation)- 200 calories
-Dinner: 1 lb. Broccoli/Cauli/Carrot Medley- 150 cals. & Tuna- 100 calories
-Water: 3.0 L
-Playlist: Stones. Fiona. Costello. JBT. Beatles.
-Miles Today: 4.0 miles
-Total Miles: 137 miles
haha I haven't gorged myself on them yet but sometimes I have to stop myself, so I just can't trust my urges with them in the house.
I can't wait until I have better control over my cravings.-Breakfast: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 420 calories
-Snack: Strawberry/Raspberry/Blueberry/OJ Smoothie/Fiber Powder- 310 calories
-Lunch: 2 C. Spinach/Balsamic Vinaigrette/Feta Cheese- 300 calories
-Snack: 100 cal. Pack (last two they're gone, no more temptation)- 200 calories
-Dinner: 1 lb. Broccoli/Cauli/Carrot Medley- 150 cals. & Tuna- 100 calories
-Water: 3.0 L
-Playlist: Stones. Fiona. Costello. JBT. Beatles.
-Miles Today: 4.0 miles
-Total Miles: 137 miles
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Miss Ladybug
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Hi Sara! I had Cheerio's this morning also. MMM, MMM good! Did you have a good weekend?? It is so hard getting a hold of cravings, I know I've been beating that beast for a long time now. I had a serious craving on Sunday for some chocolate, thanks GOSH I didn't have any in the house, which is rare, because my hubby has to have his fix you know. Well, I'm not sure how much diary time I"ll get in this week, but I'll try my best to stop by at least one more time. I hope you have a very good week. Keep on going, and keep on exercising, don't give up!!
Kim
Kim
xorie
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As much as I would like being at a movie theater, it's not a movie one. It's actually a theater where plays and shows are put on. AND I get two comp tickets to every show, which is really really cool. I can't wait!
oh, and If I had the money, I totally would have been going with all my friends to see POTC3 at midnight on Thursday night... I love Johnny too...
I can't wait!oh, and If I had the money, I totally would have been going with all my friends to see POTC3 at midnight on Thursday night...
I love Johnny too...
lukewarm
New member
Miss Ladybug I have had a nice weekend thank you ughhh cravings are the end of me. I ate an entire bag of frozen veggies yesterday when I was craving my most embarrassing urge "volume." It's humiliating to admit, but I seriously sometimes just want to eat a lot of food. I know it's emotional eating, when I start to feel discouraged, but it's a fact, and I feel that I did well with eating a full pound of fresh veggies instead of 3 bowls of cereal.
Xorie Oh a theater is better! Honestly there are so few movies that I actually want to see, POTC is the only one I'll pay 12 bucks a ticket for. Thursday I think? I hope I'm able to resist movie snacks... I'm going to try. My favorite are Sour Jacks...my mouth is watering.
So today was my sister's last day of school and she's spending the summer with me so I'm picking her up tomorrow and we've made a pact to spend every day doing healthy things, and eating properly. She's tiny of course, but she feels the way I did at her stage of fitness. She has the thicker thighs and wants to gain that elusive "space" between her inner thighs. I want her to do it as well, I'm excited to help motivate her and receive that motivation in return. I'm fortunate to have her Our dark sense of humor is so fun. I confessed about my urge for 'volume' today and we laughed forever, it's so funny if you think about it. GIMME VOLUME. RRARGH.
-Breakfast: Strawberry/Raspberry/Benefiber/OJ Smoothie- 300 calories
-Lunch: 2 Slices WW Toast/2 Slices Veggie Cheese/6 Slices Mesquite Turkey- 350 calories
-Dinner: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 800 calories
-Water: 0.5 L
-Playlist: freakin lazy
-Miles Today: why do I do this to myself
-Total Miles: 137 miles
ughhh cravings are the end of me. I ate an entire bag of frozen veggies yesterday when I was craving my most embarrassing urge "volume." It's humiliating to admit, but I seriously sometimes just want to eat a lot of food. I know it's emotional eating, when I start to feel discouraged, but it's a fact, and I feel that I did well with eating a full pound of fresh veggies instead of 3 bowls of cereal. Xorie Oh a theater is better! Honestly there are so few movies that I actually want to see, POTC is the only one I'll pay 12 bucks a ticket for. Thursday I think? I hope I'm able to resist movie snacks... I'm going to try. My favorite are Sour Jacks...my mouth is watering.
So today was my sister's last day of school and she's spending the summer with me so I'm picking her up tomorrow and we've made a pact to spend every day doing healthy things, and eating properly. She's tiny of course, but she feels the way I did at her stage of fitness. She has the thicker thighs and wants to gain that elusive "space" between her inner thighs. I want her to do it as well, I'm excited to help motivate her and receive that motivation in return. I'm fortunate to have her
Our dark sense of humor is so fun. I confessed about my urge for 'volume' today and we laughed forever, it's so funny if you think about it. GIMME VOLUME. RRARGH.-Breakfast: Strawberry/Raspberry/Benefiber/OJ Smoothie- 300 calories
-Lunch: 2 Slices WW Toast/2 Slices Veggie Cheese/6 Slices Mesquite Turkey- 350 calories
-Dinner: MG Cheerios/Vanilla Soy Milk- 800 calories
-Water: 0.5 L
-Playlist: freakin lazy
-Miles Today: why do I do this to myself
-Total Miles: 137 miles
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