by Bob Marley
Hey there fitness Buddies! I'm so happy to report that I've been doing much better this week. I have been preparing my lunch (opposed to buying High-fat, fast food). I have also been drinking my water regularly. I am thinking of joining the gym for the winter months (November-March) because it's too cold to exercise outdoors. One of my journal readers recommended that I start a walking program and I think that's a wonderful idea (Thanks GirlGeorge) but it's getting to cold to walk outdoors in the morning. I like working out in the morning because I feel so accomplished in the day. I went to ThaiBoxing last night and boy do I feel it. I haven't really gone to class for 10 days and my body definately noticed. I think it's good to do that sometimes though because your body gets used to a workout after a couple of weeks and if you keep doing the same type of exercise it becomes conditioned to do that. My little vacation from class helped because when I got back to it, my body had to work harder than before. Funny huh? Well, besides that, I want to buy a bike (not a stationary one) and start riding in the Spring. I love bike riding and I live right near Prospect Park (the Central Park of Brooklyn). Well, gang, I hope you're having a good week and keep making your life what you want it to be. Your friend in fitness, Pamela!
Monday, October 9 182.5
Hey guys. I know it's been a week since I updated but I have been very busy getting things ready for my new job. I start on October 23rd. Of course I'm excited to be staring my career in Event Planning - hopefully, one day I'll own my own Event Planning company. Other than that, I've been maintaining - weightwise. I've really not been focusing on my weight like I should but I have re-dedicated myself to shed these unwanted pounds. I need to start doing some form of exercise in the mornings - it's getting cold here in NY but I have to find a way of getting more exercise in my week. The ThaiBoxing 3 days per week isn't doing the job. If anyone has some creative ideas as to how I can get a good 30-45minute workout in the mornings, please e-mail me and let me know. I pledged to loose 20lbs on the Holiday Challenge and I really want to loose that weight. That would put me at 161lbs - a weight I haven't been at in nearly 2 years. If I buckle down now, I know that I can do it. Two and a half months to loose 20lbs. I know I can do it - don't you guys think so.
Well, other than my new job and me re-dedicating myself to weightloss, nothing much else is going on. I am beginning the next new phase of my life (adulthood) and I'm scared but I'm also very excited. I'm excited because the possibilities are endless. However, I'm scared because I don't know what's waiting around the next corner. I just have to trust that God will take care of me either way. I find true comfort in knowing that. Well gang - I'm tired and I have a lot to do before going to bed. I hope you're all doing well with your programs as well as with every other area of your lives. Life IS what you make it and we have the freedom to make choices - so choose wisely!!!! Have a good Night! Your friend in fitness, Pamela.
Saturday, September 30 182(+.5)
Hey Gang! I gained .5lbs but that's alright because I got a NEW job. I'm so happy right now. One of my goals was to get a new job by October 1st and by the grace of God, I did it. I was offered the position yesterday - it's really what I'm looking for. You're looking at the new Corporate Events Coordinator at a BIG telecommunications company in Midtown Manhattan. The benefits are great, the salary is good enough, although I told them that I was looking to make a few thousand dollars more - she's going to see what she can do to get this for me (I'll find out on Monday if they're going to offer me more). Even if they do not offer me more, I will take it because it is a HUGE step in the right direction. I will be traveling to events all over the US with the company. It's a lot of hard work but when you're doing something you love, it's worth it. I am so psyched. Perserverance and definately lots of patience does pay off. Whatever your dreams are - you can make it happen. Don't give up.
I tried on some of my old suites today and a few of them that I couldn't fit into a few months back actually fit me now- so of course, I'm happy about that. I may not be loosing weight but I'm definately loosing inches. I am going to work really hard to loose at least 5lbs by the time I start my new job - which will be October 17th. I will be eating veggies, chicken,fish, and fruits next week along with tons of water!!. NO eating out and NO fried stuff for me. I do feel rejuvenated though. What a great feeling!!! I feel like I'm starting a new life - which I am. Please pray for me guys as I make this transition into a "career" (opposed to a dead end job). I have every intention to work hard, be professional, and learn as much as I can!
Well, I hope you are all having a good week. We're going into week 2 of the Holiday Challenge - I'm really proud of all the challengers. They're working really hard to accomplish their goals. Keep going everyone. I hope you all have a great weekend and please continue to check back for updates and support the challengers!
Friday, September 22 181.5lbs (-4)
I lost 4lbs. in 5 days - YEAH. This is contributed to two factors - a)I weighed in on a Friday instead of a Monday morning. I like doing this because I'm usually on program during the week but the weekends I'm not as good. Thanks Fred for the wonderful idea. b)I increased my calories a bit. I've been doing the Slim-fast and I realized that I wasn't eating enough. I was intaking about 1000 calories a day - that's nothing for someone who works out rigourously on top of that. Well, this week, I've been eating a bowl of oatmeal in the morning along with 16oz. of water and coffee or milk. What a differerence that makes. First of all, I'm more full during the day. I still drink my 2 slim fast shakes a day plus one healthy meal and snacks (fruits,veggies, soy nuts, or yogurt). I've also been drinking so much water (approx. 64oz/day) and doing a light aerobic workout in the mornings. I never thought that eating MORE could help you loose weight. Amazing huh?? I've been keeping track of everything I eat because I want to see how many calories,fat grams, carbs, proteins, and fiber I'm actually intaking each day. So I'm actually keeping a food journal - I can't believe I'm keeping a food journal - I really hate keeping track of things like this but it's good to know how much you're eating because estimating is dangerous.
This is going to be my program for a while: Oatmeal for breakfast with glass of Skim milk and 160z of water, a healthy snack (no more than 120 cal), a healthy lunch or dinner (protein,carb,veggies), 2 Slim Fast Shakes, another healthy snack (no more than 120 cal). My goal is to be 179lbs by the end of next week - that's 2.5lbs. I think that's possible. We'll see how this works and adjust anything that needs to be adjusted.
The Holiday Challenge starts on Monday. So far only 4 people have expressed interest. That's a good number but I'd hope that more of you would be interested in the challenge - it's a GREAT motivator. Oh well, I hope that those of you who are involved in the challenge do great during these next few months. We CAN and WILL do it!!!!
Take care everyone, I will be posting again on Monday. I have a jam packed weekend. Have a good weekend.
Monday, September 18 185.5lbs (+2)
Hey Gang!!! I know it's been almost a week since I've posted - I've been pretty busy with life and stressed. I'm cool now though. I went to ThaiBoxing tonight (I haven't missed one class in over a month - GO ME!!!) Class wasn't that rough tonight but it was still a good workout. I gained 2lbs this week. I've been eating very poorly even though I had been working out. But I am back on the Slim-fast plan starting today. I realized that the reason I haven't been loosing weight as quickly as I want to is because I am not eating enough calories. I am going to start adding a bowl of oatmeal in the mornings and drinking 2 shakes a day and a healthy lunch. I am going to try that for a week to see how it goes. Other than that, I'm still interviewing. I'm going on my 3rd interview with this company. I want this job but if I don't get it, I will live.
Something new I've started - The Holiday Challenge. This challenge is just what I needed to help get me geared up to face this Holiday Season. An e-mail buddy of mine brought the idea to me and I thought it would be an excellent idea for my website (thanks - you know who you are). I thought that perhaps if we could all get in on this challenge together that it would help keep us going. I am pledging to loose 25lbs by January 1, 2001. That would place me at approximately 160lbs. I know I can do it. We all can. I hope you all join in on this challenge - you won't regret it.
Well, it's getting late and I better get going - it's going to be a long day tomorrow. Take care fitness friends!!! Let's keep supporting eachother. Have a Happy Tuesday!
Tuesday, September 12
Hey all! I'm exhausted today but, what else is new. I went to ThaiBoxing last night and I'm so glad I went. Although I've been eating junk food all week, I am trying not to miss my workouts. I bought a new scale yesteday so I will be weighing in on a weekly basis. I don't know if that is a good idea or not but I need to loose 14lbs by October 15th and I think the scale would help keep me on track.
I went on an interview today I think it went pretty well. It always seems like that then they never call. I'm just trying not to get too excited about these things anymore. If I get it, I get it. No big deal. I would like to leave my current company by October 1st so that means I need to find a job within the next week or so. Hey, you never know - stranger things have happened.
Well, gang, nothing much to report tonight. Check out my progress chart - since I got my new scale I've updated today. Have a good night all and a Happy Wednesday!
Monday, September 11
I HATE Mondays. I'm actually beginning to HATE everyday that I have to come to work. I do not like my job and it's really beginning to show. If I had money stored in a bank somewhere, I'd quit my job today and travel cross-country. I guess some of us have to work for a living. I had a restful weekend but now I'm exhausted from resting. What's the problem with that??? I am having a hard time with the slim-fast today - I'm just not feeling it. I have been eating whatever I wanted and it's really not good. At least I am still doing the ThaiBoxing. My clothes are getting looser but I know things would be getting along faster if I got my food intake under control.
I've been reading Body for Life by Bill Phillips and I like his program. I am going to take the challenge at the beginning of 2001. The results are amazing. I recommend everyone check out the site and see what I mean. Other than that, I'm trying to hang in there. I know things will come together soon and I am going to wait for it.
I hope you all have a good Monday!!! Peace and Love.
Wednesday, September 6
Hey there folks! How was your Labor Day weekend? I hope it went well. Mine was tiring - yes, tiring. I went to my Mom's house and painted her bedroom. Painting is hard work. I can't believe how sore I am from painting one room. It came out very nice though - she likes it! I am back on program starting today. I am doing Slim-fast again and working out 3x/week doing ThaiBoxing.
The fall has a renewing effect on me. I guess it stems from my school days (new school year starts in September). I feel like I have a fresh start and that my possibilities are endless. I will be training hard this fall/winter so that once Spring is here, I will be a beautiful butterfly. I hope to be at least 30lbs. lighter by April 2000. I know I can accomplish this goal.
Other than that, nothing much is new! I am still searching for a job and hope to get out of my current job A.S.A.P. I can't stand most of these ppl. anymore and before I get fired, I'd rather quit. I'm sure something will come up soon.
Anyways, I hope you all have a good day! Take care and God Bless.
Saturday, September 2
Well, the end of the summer is approaching us. I can't believe it is over so quickly. Oh well, another dreadful winter is near. I had an o.k. summer. I didn't get to go away as much as I wanted to but I did alright. This fall/winter is going to be my time to train. I am thinking about taking Ju-Jitsu in hopes of one day becoming a Sensei (someone who has reached a high-leve of excellence in Martial arts and who teaches). I found out that my martial arts school has a web page-check it out! Vee-Arnis Jitsu-School of Self Defense! Professor James is a really nice guy but his classes are HELL!
Anyways, I went out with friends last night to celebrate one of their birthdays and I had a GREAT time. I need to get out more and oo things with friends - I always have a nice time. They're hosting the West Indian Day parade here in Brooklyn on Labor Day - not far from where I live actually, but this weekend I'm going to my Mother's house to help her paint and fix her computer. It should be a nice break. I'm not going to be worrying about Slim-Fast this weekend. I'll just be watching what I eat and drinking lots of water. I must be going now - I'm running late, as usual.
I hope you all have a GREAT Labor Day weekend! I'll chat with you soon! Peace and Love!
