Reaching For the Dreams....
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xorie
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I was poking around on on demand last night and found them - there was one on standing ab workouts that - while I couldn't quite get myself out of the chair to do - looked interesting... but the instructor was entirely too skinny made m e want to hurt her
i did the one that had a male actor...he was ok, and he did use a skinny girl, but they were toned and not overly so. it was nice, and for how short the segments were, they caused my muscles to burn!
Thanks! I'm hoping to have the same kind of results next week! and I've already gotten in 9g of fiber today! only 16g more to go!
xorie
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This morning I was at 205!woot! I am really loving the challenge that I am in!
Had a larger breakfast than normal today, but that is because I'm going to be working all day, cleaning stalls, emptying water buckets, scrubbing them, putting shavings in the stalls, filling the water buckets, cleaning more stalls, grooming, riding, feeding, walking, lunging...and the list goes on... I love working with horses!!!
I'm really starting to see the results on the scale that says that I have gotten back on the bandwagon! Makes me happy. And I'm also doing toning of my abs, arms and legs as well, so hopefully the inches will come off as well!
Had a larger breakfast than normal today, but that is because I'm going to be working all day, cleaning stalls, emptying water buckets, scrubbing them, putting shavings in the stalls, filling the water buckets, cleaning more stalls, grooming, riding, feeding, walking, lunging...and the list goes on...
I love working with horses!!! I'm really starting to see the results on the scale that says that I have gotten back on the bandwagon! Makes me happy. And I'm also doing toning of my abs, arms and legs as well, so hopefully the inches will come off as well!
have yourself a wonderful day...
xorie
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xorie
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It was sunny today! *does happy dance* you have no idea...I've been so sick and tired of grey, rainy skys... sheesh... well, that's what you get in the Pacific North-Wet. Anyway, I'm got my fiber in for the BL challenge, and my exercise...
I got to ride again today... (YAY!) and there was a point in my lesson when Vel said, "ok, post until you can not post anymore....
so I did... and my legs are killing me right now, but in a good way. it was fun, I worked up a sweat, and I got to canter! fun fun fun! ok, I'm in a good mood now, and I'm learning how to create a website (I'm going to be the webmaster for the Equine Rescue Association) tis fun.
Have a great week everyone!
oh, and my mom made pizza steak, mashed taters, and green beans for dinner...has to be on of my favorite meals of all time, and I only ate just enough that my stomach said, "ok, I'm full, stop now before you get bloated and over stuffed!" Go me with my willpower that seems to have returned with a vengeance! I'm back on track people!
I got to ride again today... (YAY!) and there was a point in my lesson when Vel said, "ok, post until you can not post anymore....
so I did... and my legs are killing me right now, but in a good way.
it was fun, I worked up a sweat, and I got to canter! fun fun fun! ok, I'm in a good mood now, and I'm learning how to create a website (I'm going to be the webmaster for the Equine Rescue Association) tis fun.Have a great week everyone!
oh, and my mom made pizza steak, mashed taters, and green beans for dinner...has to be on of my favorite meals of all time, and I only ate just enough that my stomach said, "ok, I'm full, stop now before you get bloated and over stuffed!" Go me with my willpower that seems to have returned with a vengeance! I'm back on track people!
xorie
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203 this morning! I'm so excited! I can almost taste "one-derland!" woot! Did a bunch yesterday, and am going back to the barn today! I didn't get to work with my horse yesterday, so I am going to today, no matter what! ...it's amazing actually, how much I've attached myself to this horse, she's my stress relief, and no matter what, I can talk to her, and she won't yatter back at me, only put her head around me and give me a "horsehug". She coliciked the other month, and I was so scared... i flew out to the barn in my mom's convertible cause my car was out of gas, ( only did 5 over, but hit every green light!) and walked her for 40 min until she started eating again...
The amount of love I have for this horse makes me feel good inside. There are times when I think that I don't have enough capability for emotion, because things that effect almost everyone else don't do didly squat for me. I don't cry a lot, I don't know how to recognize my love for my family, and so on and so forth....but eh, enough of that, I love my pony is the point...
Have a great monday everyone!
Did a bunch yesterday, and am going back to the barn today! I didn't get to work with my horse yesterday, so I am going to today, no matter what! ...it's amazing actually, how much I've attached myself to this horse, she's my stress relief, and no matter what, I can talk to her, and she won't yatter back at me, only put her head around me and give me a "horsehug". She coliciked the other month, and I was so scared... i flew out to the barn in my mom's convertible cause my car was out of gas, ( only did 5 over, but hit every green light!) and walked her for 40 min until she started eating again...The amount of love I have for this horse makes me feel good inside. There are times when I think that I don't have enough capability for emotion, because things that effect almost everyone else don't do didly squat for me. I don't cry a lot, I don't know how to recognize my love for my family, and so on and so forth....but eh, enough of that, I love my pony is the point...
Have a great monday everyone!
xorie
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Aww... I know how that is. Though, in a couple of years, you could do what I did, look up a local rescue group and have her volunteer. See what happens when she has to clean out the stalls, clean them, feed them, water them, exercise them, deal with them farting...
That's when you know if the phase will last or not! Anyway, today I went back and read a couple of my diaries from home, and this diary, and I have realized how far I've come. When I started out, I didn't really know who I was, or what I really wanted. All I was really concerned about was losing weight so that I wouldn't be labeled as "The Fat Girl" at school any more. Now I realize that if I want to lose weight, I need to lose it firstly, secondly and thirdly for myself. That way I will be the only reason for wanting to lose weight, and when it does all finally come off, it will be for me, and I can bask in the feeling of success all by myself.
(with all of you of course for all the support!) I have also realized that I am slowly coming into my own. I believe that I pretty much know who I am a person now, and can say, "if you don't like who I am, I'm not going to change for you. This is me, deal with it."
I am contemplating starting a new diary, but am not sure yet. Maybe later or, when I reach my goal weight I can continue a new diary with my "stay on track and don't fall back" diary.
(it rhymed!)It's been a pretty good day all in all, and I have done well with getting all my fiber in so far this week.
205 this morning, but that's ok, just water weight as I haven't done anything bad. Can't wait until friday's weigh in!
xorie
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went on a 45 min walk today! it felt good, because I haven't actually gone on a walk in a looong time. I usually just stay inside and do the stationary things...will have another workout in a little bit... a singing lesson=ab workout... fun.
Weigh in is in two days! Go Red!!!!
fun. Weigh in is in two days! Go Red!!!!
xorie
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xorie
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well...nothing like good old fashioned name calling to get my butt back in gear...yeah...
some asshole called me a fat cow... yeah...that felt good. But, I managed not to start crying like I used too.. and that I think is because I know how far I've come. And, when I felt the emotional turboil, I just forced myself to think happier thoughts, like me being able to ride, and the feeling of cantering on Charles. That helped a lot.
anyway, haven't been doing so hot food wise this week, but I am getting in my exercise. Also my mom joined weight watchers, and I'm going to as well. Maybe having something real in front of me will help me. This website has helped me a whole bunch and then I think that the group of people in weight watchers will help me even more to focus.
some asshole called me a fat cow... yeah...that felt good. But, I managed not to start crying like I used too.. and that I think is because I know how far I've come. And, when I felt the emotional turboil, I just forced myself to think happier thoughts, like me being able to ride, and the feeling of cantering on Charles. That helped a lot.
anyway, haven't been doing so hot food wise this week, but I am getting in my exercise. Also my mom joined weight watchers, and I'm going to as well. Maybe having something real in front of me will help me. This website has helped me a whole bunch and then I think that the group of people in weight watchers will help me even more to focus.
xorie
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well, I joined weight watchers... and my principal was there!!!!! scary. I hope that having to own up to someone there will keep me from lying to myself (and sometimes on here) with the whole weight loss issue thing. I am hoping that having two places where I have to own up will help me with keeping on track.
anyway, other than that, I went riding on Sunday..and I'm STILL sore. it sucks. But it's ok. Vel is making me work hard. It's amazing how soon she can tell that I'm tired. She had me trotting (posting) for a long time, and my legs hurt, then they didn't anymore and I thought that I was doing better....nope. they were just numb and she had me stop, take my feet out of the stirrups and just stretch them out. man, it's two days later and it still hurts to take the full length of my stride! I wish I was able to ride more often so that I could get better faster, but currently I don't have the time or the funds to do that. (it's rescue policy that if you ride on a day that's not your lesson day, you have to buy a bag of shavings for a horse)
oh well. maybe in the spring when I'm supposed to be helping the horses up at my other job get back into shape for riding. I can't wait!!!
and my principal was there!!!!! scary. I hope that having to own up to someone there will keep me from lying to myself (and sometimes on here) with the whole weight loss issue thing. I am hoping that having two places where I have to own up will help me with keeping on track. anyway, other than that, I went riding on Sunday..and I'm STILL sore. it sucks. But it's ok. Vel is making me work hard. It's amazing how soon she can tell that I'm tired. She had me trotting (posting) for a long time, and my legs hurt, then they didn't anymore and I thought that I was doing better....nope. they were just numb and she had me stop, take my feet out of the stirrups and just stretch them out. man, it's two days later and it still hurts to take the full length of my stride! I wish I was able to ride more often so that I could get better faster, but currently I don't have the time or the funds to do that. (it's rescue policy that if you ride on a day that's not your lesson day, you have to buy a bag of shavings for a horse)
oh well. maybe in the spring when I'm supposed to be helping the horses up at my other job get back into shape for riding. I can't wait!!!
xorie
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i do too. the whole seeing my principal (she's a tyrant) thing was really creepy though..cause she knows me... and made me want to do this...
xorie
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Well, just got back from an hour workout at the Y. it was great. I didn't think that I could still last for the whole half hour on the elliptical but I did! I did that, and weights, and worked up a good sweat!
My legs are going to kill me in the morning, but that's alright. I can't wait until weigh in! I did good on my food today, though a little high on the sodium, I'm still drinking my water! Day one down, day two, here I come!
My legs are going to kill me in the morning, but that's alright. I can't wait until weigh in! I did good on my food today, though a little high on the sodium, I'm still drinking my water! Day one down, day two, here I come!
wishes
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wow horse riding sounds like fun, does it burn many calories?
Good on you for not crying when you got called names. My girls still have one girl at school who laughs at them saying 'your mum is fat' even when im clearly not. The stupid thing is that HER mum is massive, as big as i was! They are good about it though and very happy!
Dont stress about the Principal, clearly you have something in common with her!
Good on you for not crying when you got called names. My girls still have one girl at school who laughs at them saying 'your mum is fat' even when im clearly not. The stupid thing is that HER mum is massive, as big as i was! They are good about it though and very happy!
Dont stress about the Principal, clearly you have something in common with her!