Zephyr's Diary
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hey girl how have you been doing?
I can't help with the biology/chemistry classes but all the history, art, literature etc, I am your girlmy first mayor is in universal literature focused on epic literature and my current second major is in visual arts and media, focused on photography.
we are all geeks in here int seems haha
Geeks will rule the world! You should come see me, I've always wanted a photographer to take a picture of me. They always make people look pretty! Do you have one of those super intense looking camera?
Oatmeal became my life, HAHA!
Now THAT'S a cool professor!
So obviously I was missing this past weekend. It was my birthday on Sunday, but the celebration started on Friday and ended late last night, hahahaha. And, errr, have to break the bad news. I strayed far, far away from my healthy dieting! Uh oh. I wouldn't be surprised if I gained back the pounds I lost, HAHA. Woops.
Friday
Don't even remember, I think I ate a lot of meat at my family's house. The good thing is that my mom and dad always always ALWAYS cut out the fat first. They're OCD about that.
Saturday
Boyfriend took me out to eat at this Korean BBQ that was almost an hour away from my place. We got lost for half an hour, so I was starving by the time we got to the restaurant. We completely annihilated the food on the table (TONS of food). After that, we went to chill with my friends. One of my good friends from Central Washington came up with his girlfriend just to see me. It's a two hour drive to and from, so it's a four hour drive total. I felt really special. Had two sips of beer but that was it. Was too full from dinner for anything else.
Sunday
Happy birthday to me! Went home with the boyfriend to celebrate with family. Mom handmade some healthy dumplings and made soup with them. We had some apple pie instead of cake because I'm not much of a cake fan. It was so good. Couple hours later, my family's pastor and his wife came to visit (my family's christian, I'm not). The pastor's wife gave me a pecan pie. Didn't really eat it but took it with me. After my family, we went to my boyfriend's mom's house where she made some homemade cheeseburgers so I shared half of that with my boyfriend with some fries.
AND HERE I AM TODAY.
I don't know how much I gained, but I will find out soon enough on Tuesday.
DUN DUN DUN...
tropicalgirl
New member
Happy birthday!
Ah crap, I've been slowing down on my weight loss. I have a biology midterm tomorrow so the whole week I've been hiding in my special corner at the library studying. I was running on two hours of sleep yesterday so I crashed pretty hard then. Today, I took a nap and woke up right when my workout started. I would go, but I didn't want to feel rushed, so I decided to use my time to update on this and study again.
Yeah, I feel pretty guilty for skipping a class since I said I wouldn't at the very beginning of my journal. Oh well, I won't do that again. Gotta work extra hard tomorrow and Saturday to make up for my lack of movement.
-Z.
Yeah, I feel pretty guilty for skipping a class since I said I wouldn't at the very beginning of my journal. Oh well, I won't do that again. Gotta work extra hard tomorrow and Saturday to make up for my lack of movement.
-Z.
tropicalgirl
New member
Good luck with your exams!
Thanks Tropical!
Okay, so I ended up going to another workout class. I just kept thinking about the money I put into it. I had to make it count. It was a good workout.
Negative news: I gained a pound. I'm 137 now. Not too worried about it actually.
Other news:
Biology lab was interesting yesterday –
TA: Actually there’s a history behind the guy who developed the polymerase chain reaction you guys probably don’t know.
Class: ??
TA: He came up with that idea while tripping balls on acid.
Lesson of the day: Drop a microdot. It's the way to be smart.
Okay, so I ended up going to another workout class. I just kept thinking about the money I put into it. I had to make it count. It was a good workout.
Negative news: I gained a pound. I'm 137 now. Not too worried about it actually.
Other news:
Biology lab was interesting yesterday –
TA: Actually there’s a history behind the guy who developed the polymerase chain reaction you guys probably don’t know.
Class: ??
TA: He came up with that idea while tripping balls on acid.
Lesson of the day: Drop a microdot. It's the way to be smart.
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I haven't been too good about my diet. I've been going to all my workout so far, which is a good thing, but working out is nothing if I don't watch how much I'm eating.
Yesterday was my younger sister's birthday, so I went over to my family. We ended up going to a Korean BBQ/buffet. Damage done, but it was good.
Anyway, picking up the diet part again.
Breakfast
Apple
Yesterday was my younger sister's birthday, so I went over to my family. We ended up going to a Korean BBQ/buffet. Damage done, but it was good.
Anyway, picking up the diet part again.
Breakfast
Apple
usedtobefatmatt
New member
Hey dont beat yourself up over a meal like that (i assume you are from your post. forgive me if that is wrong) I always say that you should enjoy birthdays and special events. My daughter loves to make cookies. I will never say no to a cookie or two. Sure I refuse when she offers chips other snacks like that but never something she makes.
I like to live with the 90/10 rule. If you eat well 90% of the time the other 10% will not matter.
Stay focused!
Matt
Thanks for the support, Matt
I think the 90/10 rule is a great rule! Definitely incorporating that into my journey.I donated blood today. It was kind of random, I just had this urge to do something nice. I guess I was in a good mood or something. Maybe it's because I scored above average on my biology midterm that I took last Friday. Anyway, I saw the blood donation bus and entered and everything else fell into place. Afterward, I sat on the bus for about ten minutes and had two chocolate chip cookies and a can of apple juice because I had to "eat and drink something before leaving."
I'm suppose to "avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for twelve hours" but I'm still going to my workout session today. I won't be too hard on myself though. Last thing I want is passing out on the floor, cracking my head open, and needing a blood transfusion at the hospital myself. That would be so ironic.
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NEVER EXERCISE AFTER DONATING BLOOD.
Stupidest idea ever. I tried to last twenty minutes. I made it to that goal but by the time i did, I got super light headed and couldn't see anything. Everything went white, so I had to walk blindly to the bench and sit down.
Had pho with a friend I haven't seen in a long time. Usually I order a large, but this time I got medium.
I took a HOT, HOT shower. I started off warm, but slowly adjusted the knob to make it hotter. I forgot how much I love hot showers. I should do that more often after my workout.
About to study at the library. Nothing interesting.
BY THE WAY, I weigh 135.2 lbs. I seem to be maintaining that weight. I need to step my game up. I don't want to maintain, I want to lose! So lose I will.
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Today is Thursday. Know what the means: LAZY DAY OF THE WEEK.
Well, not today. I was actually productive today.
Biology lab was canceled last night for whatever reason, so I had to wake up at 8:30 in the morning to go to that. Three hours later, I went back home, sat around for a little, and then headed off to this interview I'm getting paid $30 for, only to realize that it was next week Thursday. I walked about ten blocks uphill to the Bank of America to cash some checks I received from completing two surveys a while ago. After doing THAT, I went to the gym and felt GREAT afterward.. but I gained two pounds! Bummer. Didn't bug me though 'cause I felt super energized, which was a good thing. Took a super quick shower and caught the bus to go to this appointment. Came back, and now I'm waiting for my friend (who's visiting from a place about two hours away by car) so we can get pho along with some other people.
I haven't been good with keeping track of my calories, but here's what I ate today:
- handful of tortilla chips (probably like 10-15 pieces; they were small)
- 2 teaspoons of salsa
- brown rice with salmon sushi rolls
- medium pho (soon)
I think that's the update for the day. I'll try to be better with the whole calorie count thing.
Well, not today. I was actually productive today.
Biology lab was canceled last night for whatever reason, so I had to wake up at 8:30 in the morning to go to that. Three hours later, I went back home, sat around for a little, and then headed off to this interview I'm getting paid $30 for, only to realize that it was next week Thursday. I walked about ten blocks uphill to the Bank of America to cash some checks I received from completing two surveys a while ago. After doing THAT, I went to the gym and felt GREAT afterward.. but I gained two pounds! Bummer. Didn't bug me though 'cause I felt super energized, which was a good thing. Took a super quick shower and caught the bus to go to this appointment. Came back, and now I'm waiting for my friend (who's visiting from a place about two hours away by car) so we can get pho along with some other people.
I haven't been good with keeping track of my calories, but here's what I ate today:
- handful of tortilla chips (probably like 10-15 pieces; they were small)
- 2 teaspoons of salsa
- brown rice with salmon sushi rolls
- medium pho (soon)
I think that's the update for the day. I'll try to be better with the whole calorie count thing.
PHO IS GOOD!
HOLY COW, so it's been forever, but just because I don't type in this as often as I used to doesn't mean that I haven't been sticking to my diet and exercise. I'm watching what I eat and I'm still working out. In fact, I got back from the gym almost two hours ago.
I'M STILL STUCK AT 136 LBS. COME ON, WHAT IS THIS!
I'm kind of frustrated as I only have about three weeks to lose four pounds and I haven't budged at all since my initial weight loss. I have to reach my goal. I thought this was supposed to be easy!
On another note, I'm randomly suffering from anxiety attacks right now. I'm only a sophomore in college, but I'm way worried about my acceptance into a medical school. My transcript is so ugly right now. I also need clinical experience, research experience, and join a club.
SO MUCH TO DO.
My life is over.
What a drama queen.
HOLY COW, so it's been forever, but just because I don't type in this as often as I used to doesn't mean that I haven't been sticking to my diet and exercise. I'm watching what I eat and I'm still working out. In fact, I got back from the gym almost two hours ago.
I'M STILL STUCK AT 136 LBS. COME ON, WHAT IS THIS!
I'm kind of frustrated as I only have about three weeks to lose four pounds and I haven't budged at all since my initial weight loss. I have to reach my goal. I thought this was supposed to be easy!
On another note, I'm randomly suffering from anxiety attacks right now. I'm only a sophomore in college, but I'm way worried about my acceptance into a medical school. My transcript is so ugly right now. I also need clinical experience, research experience, and join a club.
SO MUCH TO DO.
My life is over.
What a drama queen.
Good news, I was talking to a friend of mine and turns out she's a certified personal trainer and works at 24 Hour Fitness. My other friend, Dan, goes to the gym at our university four times a week and his workout CLEARLY shows. Anyway, they both work out together, but they do their own thing, and the results are there. Christine is super fit and toned and Dan is damn sculpted.
Anyway, Christine told me to talk to Dan, but I told her I was too intimidated to go to the gym with him because of his big muscles. She told me to stop being ridiculous, so I texted Dan and asked him if I could go to the gym with him and if he could show me how to "workout properly." He's totally fine with it!
Main point: Christine, Dan, and I are going to set up a time to go to the gym together.
I have awesome friends and I am damn lucky to have a friend who's a personal trainer.
Anyway, Christine told me to talk to Dan, but I told her I was too intimidated to go to the gym with him because of his big muscles. She told me to stop being ridiculous, so I texted Dan and asked him if I could go to the gym with him and if he could show me how to "workout properly." He's totally fine with it!
Main point: Christine, Dan, and I are going to set up a time to go to the gym together.
I have awesome friends and I am damn lucky to have a friend who's a personal trainer.
I don't want people to think I haven't been doing anything. Yesterday, I climbed Mount Si in Washington state. Four miles to the top, four miles down! But at the end of the trail, instead of taking the left turn and traveling on the "safer" last bit of the trail to get the view, my friends and I decided to boulder the Haystack. It was really challenging for me as it was my first time doing this, but the view, it was beautiful. I am definitely going back.
Also, because of how fun that was, I'm thinking about picking up rock climbing at my university and joining the club when I get good enough. Great stuff.
Well, needless to say, I am crazy sore! My butt hurts to sit on, my legs shake, and my hands and arms are like jello. It's all good though, so worth everything.
Oh, this may seem unimportant, but we walked the four miles up and then ran the four miles down.
Great accomplishment.
I told you I'm not slacking off. Just because I'm not updating as much as I used to doesn't mean I'm getting off track!
Also, because of how fun that was, I'm thinking about picking up rock climbing at my university and joining the club when I get good enough. Great stuff.
Well, needless to say, I am crazy sore! My butt hurts to sit on, my legs shake, and my hands and arms are like jello. It's all good though, so worth everything.
Oh, this may seem unimportant, but we walked the four miles up and then ran the four miles down.
Great accomplishment.
I told you I'm not slacking off. Just because I'm not updating as much as I used to doesn't mean I'm getting off track!
Okay so my work out class ended NO MORE! But it's okay, I'm taking courses over the summer, which means that I have access to the gym as part of my tuition.
I haven't gone to the gym since my hike.
FAILURE!
Finals week is next week. That takes priority. I cannot mess up anymore in my college years. I've already done plenty of damage my freshman year.
However, even though it's finals week and even though I'm putting that as my number one focus until it's over, I'm going to TRY and incorporate some gym time. Since I have a feeling that I didn't reach my goal that I set up at the beginning of this journal, I made myself a new goal, but it's really going to make me find some MAJOR self discipline and determination.
So what's the new goal? What's the plan? What's the motivation?
MAYHEM FESTIVAL ON JULY 14TH, 2009!!
I received my ticket in the mail and am already set to go. Except, I really want to feel awesome that day in terms of everything. The music, the friends, the bands, the mini stores, the MOSH PIT, and MYSELF. I'm expecting myself to feel hotter than I did last year.
Anyway, so that's in about 5 weeks. I'm not expecting miracles, just some positive changes in my body. I'm planning on doing the whole before and after thing, too.
I'm not exactly sure how much I want to weigh by the end of the five weeks. I just want to get to the gym and work out. The weight loss will come with it. However, I do want some kind of a reasonable goal weight.
What do you guys think is reasonable?
NO MORE! But it's okay, I'm taking courses over the summer, which means that I have access to the gym as part of my tuition. I haven't gone to the gym since my hike.
FAILURE!
Finals week is next week. That takes priority. I cannot mess up anymore in my college years. I've already done plenty of damage my freshman year.
However, even though it's finals week and even though I'm putting that as my number one focus until it's over, I'm going to TRY and incorporate some gym time. Since I have a feeling that I didn't reach my goal that I set up at the beginning of this journal, I made myself a new goal, but it's really going to make me find some MAJOR self discipline and determination.
So what's the new goal? What's the plan? What's the motivation?
MAYHEM FESTIVAL ON JULY 14TH, 2009!!
I received my ticket in the mail and am already set to go. Except, I really want to feel awesome that day in terms of everything. The music, the friends, the bands, the mini stores, the MOSH PIT, and MYSELF. I'm expecting myself to feel hotter than I did last year.
Anyway, so that's in about 5 weeks. I'm not expecting miracles, just some positive changes in my body. I'm planning on doing the whole before and after thing, too.
I'm not exactly sure how much I want to weigh by the end of the five weeks. I just want to get to the gym and work out. The weight loss will come with it. However, I do want some kind of a reasonable goal weight.
What do you guys think is reasonable?