Misty's Diary

The holidays are always such a busy time- I know I'll sort of miss the craziness once it is all over and done with. So....on Friday...I did not make it to the gym due to a major snow storm BUT i did manage to get an hr of exercise in.

This week and next week my focus is 3-4 days of exercise. My weigh-in this morning was 116.4 lbs. Not great- but getting there.

I haven't been able to find a decent journal to start my 2009 writing in.

But anyways, the race to lose these last 17-16 lbs is on....the new year is around the corner and there is no stopping Misty!

Goal for end of Dec: 115.4 lbs, 8 days.
 
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Hey Misty, first time in here but I remember Shandy mentioning you before and obviously trusylver here is a friend...

Figured I'd stop in and say hi. I'll read the full notes as soon as I have time. For now, I hope you have a good holiday!
 
The holidays bring the dreaded "holiday treats"! I had a bit of chocolate today but nothing too serious. Eye is still on the goal. I worked a 9 hr shift today and tomorrow is an early start as well.

I got a hair cut- I think she butchered one side of my head. One side looks flat and the other looks relatively ok. According to my sister, I look like a 35 year old single mom now. I like the change, haha, though I admit I do look older with the shorter do. Oh well, it'll grow out, as it always does.

Anyways, just felt like rambling a bit...blah blah blah....and it was nice catching up on people's diaries. Always motivating. Ok, I'm rambling and best get to bed.
 
This lady had me call 5 stores today - I felt like dropping the smile on my face and asking her, "Are you effin kidding me?" She expected to find an ugly grey sweater at one of the other stores in the area. It's boxing week. Hello. You are NOT going to find that ugly grey sweater at the other 4 stores if you haven't found it at the previous two.

Today the store was a disaster. I walked into it and one thought crossed my mind, "thrift store". Not to mention I felt like biting the head off of a few customers. I also saw three familiar faces, all of whom I was glad a) either did not notice me or b) failed to recognize me. People from high school should remain high school memories. People from your first retail job should also remain people-from-your-first-retail-job memories.

Anyways, crazy day today. One man even asked me, do you work here? I felt like responding, "No, I just like putting away a tonne of clothes from random fitting rooms onto random rolling racks for fun". As if the black dress code was not enough of a clue.

People. Are. Such. Idiots. Or it could be me just being a bish. Not sure. Usually I'm a friendly person.

Moving on...I'm glad the day is done. I just need to get my life together early next year. I'm sick of retail and ready for a real job. And I won't be too picky. Just need to get to work on sending out resumes and cover letters asap. Like tomorrow.

Not sure about how my weight is doing but I got in an hr of exercise today. Yayyy! Off to bed now.
 
Trusylver said:
good work getting in your exercise despite a horrid day :)
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Thanks, Trus!

I went dress shopping today. What a disaster. Now I remember why I don't like to go shopping for clothes for myself. The flab and the bulging stomach all make for a frustrating shopping experience. Great motivation for losing weight though. Needless to say that I did not find a dress that fit well or that I liked.

So I'll try again to hunt for maybe a nice top instead of a dress...something I can wear with tights. I'll try the first week of Jan.
 
Okay, hitting the gym tomorrow. My first trip to the gym in 2009. :D

"I'll be all right" - Dostana
 
Hey Misty!
How are you?
I have missed chatting with you. I have been so down, I just wasnt doing anything. it is so cold out there, like Jelly said. and I have been huddled in my corner of the world. You are so active and such an inspiration. You just pick yourself up after a fall.

Good stuff hun
keep trecking

always
love yas
natalie jo :grouphug:
 
My eats today weren't that great.

But I walked to the gym, did my 45 min on the elliptical, walked back home from the gym. Did some aerobics at home today as well. So, from a "getting-back-into-the-exercise" routine aspect I think I did all right. Tomorrow I'm not so sure about as I'm going to a friend's place in the evening- and I need to shop for a present during the day.

But I'm thinking, I need to tackle this a day at a time. There really is no other way. Healthy food and exercise. A day at a time.
 
Thanks Trus and MJB!

On Saturday I went to a friend's party. It was super! BUT the pictures came out and I am shocked to see my double-chin. Ugh. Motivation nevertheless.

Today I have been careful about extra calories. And since I have joined the Pre Lent challenge I have been keeping away from chocolate and pop (my two vices). I am slowly getting myself into the salad routine- well, no, that's a lie. I have slowly started to shy myself off bread. I still have my carbs through other sources but I think I can live without the bread. I did that in 2007 to lose the initial weight and it worked quite well. I didn't even have the desire for bread after a while. Anyways, today's eats are as follows:

1) Bowl of cereal with milk - 170 cal
2) Black tea with milk - 30?
3) Few nachos/ creackers - 80

I still have lunch and dinner to go. I'm thinking of a salad for one of them. I have some chicken in the fridge. I think I have italian dressing in the fridge- either that or mustard will do.
 
I had a strange dream. Basically dreamt that a stranger came and lived in my house (sort of replaced my mum) and I hated his guts. And later on I began liking him- as time passed by. In the end, he chose another girl over me. I think it was my cousin- not sure- b/c she was slender and pretty. Oh, and I also dreamt of myself being much heavier than I am now.

Anyways....the whole dream was weird. Everyone in the dream was someone I had never seen before, except for my dad and my sister.

But I think this dream highlights a fear. The fear of rejection! That any guy I would like would pick a prettier model over me (you know, despite my charm and super personality :D). *shudder*

Anyhoo, thought I would share.
 
Eliptical/walking= 3.5 miles or so

worked on the arms as well....2 sets of 12

I think I'll go to the gym next Wed as well, they had American Idol on@8pm, and while I'm not a huge fan it's always interesting to see who gets in and who doesn't.

I tried on a black dress that I had bought about the same time last year. The reason I had not worn it was because my tummy just bulged in it. I tried it on a few minutes ago and I have the same problem. I was planning to wear it to a friend's bday in less than 2 weeks- but I do not see that happening :(

Anyhoo, the aim this week is to squeeze in 3 more days at the gym. Likely: Thurs, Fri & one of the weekend days. I know that if I get the ball rolling with being regular with the gym everything will fall in place.

I'm noticing way more people at the gym this year than last year- which I don't like, lol. I want the gym alllll to myself! haha
 
I have been MIA because I started full-time work this week. So my schedule has been I am out at 7 something am and back home by 6pm. Last Monday I actually did go to the gym after I got home from work but I left exhausted and the next morning it was hard to get up.

My plan of action for next week is...going to the gym directly from work. Don't know how well that will work out but Ima gonna try!
 
I do not want to change the ticker but I may be down a lb. Yayyy. Lets see by next week. If so, 16 more lbs to go.
 
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