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You Are Enough - Day 2

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:34:34 -0400

Day 2 begins and I am beyond exhausted. Already on my second cup of coffee but I woke up earlier than normal and got a good breakfast in. A lazy breakfast but it was still a great one.

I know most of you on this blog are fully aware of the health benefits of greek yogurt but I only recently experienced its greatness about 3 months ago. I began the journey with Chiobani 0% and then tried out the Fage 0 and 2%s and let me tell you, it is WAY better! Points plus wise this is between 3-4 points per serving and well worth it. Each serving is packed with protein and keeps your feeling fuller, longer. One thing is that there isn’t too much fiber packed into these bad boys so I would suggest cutting up some fruit to flavor it up a bit.

Here’s to another day of being open minded, kind hearted and not giving a f*ck what anyone else has to say about me. One thing that Oprah said on her shows and on her finale specials were, “you are enough”. When you are feeling down or defeated today….just remember that, “you are enough” just the way you are now and in my mind things can only get better =]

Happy healthy living everyone!

The Bitch Is Back

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:30:00 -0400

So to say that I have taken a break would be a lie or rather an understatement. I have been having some serious issues getting back onto my life plan and have gained about 7 lbs. I found myself eating a lot and not caring at all about the consequences until I started seeing photos.

My arms, legs and stomach are the largest they have ever been and for the first time in my life, I am completely uncomfortable with my body. This weekend I had a bit of a smack in the face back to reality. Long story short I remembered how I felt when a guy gave me that attention and made me feel like I was the only girl in the room. I then thought back on when I was a healthy weight and felt that way all the time without a guy’s attention. I miss that. I miss the feeling of just looking in the mirror and loving what I see. No one will give you the time of day if you don’t feel great about yourself. And if they do, it’s not because they like you…it’s because they are looking for other things.

Long story short, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I’m done feeling sorry for myself, I’m done eating my emotions and I’m done being overweight. I started back on Weight Watchers Points Plus today and I’m determined to stick to it.

I’ll keep you all updated and hope you are all rockin’ out with yo sexy selves!

Mmm

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:41:31 -0500

I decided to try Vanilla Almond Breeze today for my coffee and cereal. I figured it couldn’t be that bad. I fell in love…the end.

First day back…this should be quite the interesting day.

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:07:15 -0500

First day back…this should be quite the interesting day.

Yup…that’s exactly how I feel right now. You want to...

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:39:47 -0500

Yup…that’s exactly how I feel right now. You want to know why? BECAUSE I GOT THE DREAM JOB THAT I INTERVIEWED FOR LAST WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH =D

Happiness at its best

Holy Moly…the past few days have done some major damage on the scale. Today is some serious...

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:09:46 -0500

Holy Moly…the past few days have done some major damage on the scale. Today is some serious water consumption and healthy eats. You gotta live but you also have to keep your life in check. I enjoyed the weekend and now I’ll have to pay for it.

Happy Monday Ya’ll!

Well the Butterfinger shake was totally worth it. I know that tomorrow I will have a few things...

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 01:52:47 -0500

Well the Butterfinger shake was totally worth it. I know that tomorrow I will have a few things that I will be splurging on as it is the Superbowl and I haven’t had a wing in over a year. I plan on drinking as well. I mean, I have said to everyone before. I am a 24 year old single female…should I cut out drinking entirely to lose weight? Absolutely not. As long as I work out and watch my nutrition, I will be alright. I have found that the more I deprive myself, the worse off I am. The thing with drinking is just making sure that we don’t all drunkenly binge eat when we get home from the bar (i.e. pizza). Live your life and do what you want with it. What you put in is what you will get back and I’m 100% alright with a slower weight loss if I get to enjoy life more!

Goodnight boogers! Hope you all have an amazing Sunday! XoX

I’m splurging today. Butterfinger shake- here I come!

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:19:22 -0500

I’m splurging today. Butterfinger shake- here I come!

Weight loss CITY

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:23:18 -0500

Back to weight loss since my life has been consumed with job searching, interviews and stressing out. I had a few bad days this past week but I am back on the weight loss horse (no pun intended). I am back to the weight I was the last week in January when I weighed in. Here are a few goals for the month ahead.

Weight loss goal of 10 lbs. I think this is completely realistic since I lost around 9-10 lbs in January. I don’t have my gym membership anymore since I can’t afford it, but I do have the Wii and I walk a mile 3-4 days a week to my “internship.”

Follow up interview went great! Now all I can do is wait and be confident in the performance that I...

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:32:27 -0500

Follow up interview went great! Now all I can do is wait and be confident in the performance that I had. If they choose someone else, there is a reason why it didn’t work out. It is ultimately the biggest dream job I have had. It would put me into the department that I wanted to have a career in.

Deep breath and patience =)

Follow up interview to meet the rest of the department tomorrow. A department that includes 6 other...

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:35:59 -0500

Follow up interview to meet the rest of the department tomorrow. A department that includes 6 other people. I pray that they see my motivation and passion and I get this job.

Good thoughts and a positive attitude will get me through.

Yup…that’s about how I felt today.

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:35:37 -0500

Yup…that’s about how I felt today.

When you are feeling down and tired the best thing to do is fuel your body with some beneficial and...

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:31:57 -0500

When you are feeling down and tired the best thing to do is fuel your body with some beneficial and nutritious foods.

Dinner consisted of egg whites, laughing cow light cheese, whole grain tortilla. Greek yogurt and a cut up pear. I needed a major energy boost even if it is later at night. Tomorrow is the beginning of another new WW week for me. I have lost 10 lbs in the month of January. I hope to lose 10-12 more in February. The past few days have been eating whatever I want and that is partially why I feel so tired and down.

Another great exercise to do in the cold weather is Just Dance 2 on the Wii systems. It really gets your heart pumping and is fun for you, your friends and family!

I went on an interview today for my dream job. Well at least a step into my dream job. Any good...

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:38:54 -0500

I went on an interview today for my dream job. Well at least a step into my dream job. Any good karma, thoughts and prayers sent my way would be greatly appreciated. This is now the 10th interview I have been on since losing my job 3 months ago. I need a little sunshine and hope in my life to keep me going strong. This is my chance to really do what I am passionate about.

Remember the time that I made out with a guy that I work with….oh wait? No I don’t...

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:45:26 -0500

Remember the time that I made out with a guy that I work with….oh wait? No I don’t remember because that is how intoxicated I was last night. What is my life?

The life of a 20 something female

I am epically failing in my photography class at the moment. It always ends up being the day before...

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:29:27 -0500

I am epically failing in my photography class at the moment. It always ends up being the day before or the day of and I realized that I haven’t taken my photographs yet. EFF!

Remember that time when the JETS fans were rude and obnoxious last night when I was taking...

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:33:39 -0500

Remember that time when the JETS fans were rude and obnoxious last night when I was taking photographs of them aka doing my job….oh welp looks like karma came back to bite you in the ass.

Black and Yellow on repeat

I went with these bad boys instead. And yes, that is a chain...

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:36:00 -0500

I went with these bad boys instead. And yes, that is a chain hanging on the back…I sometimes like to pretend I’m a rockstar…OH who am I kidding? I am a rockstar ;-)

Dare I wear my black leopard Nike dunks to the bar on a Saturday night? Hmm

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:07:08 -0500

Dare I wear my black leopard Nike dunks to the bar on a Saturday night? Hmm

Best part about working at a bar? Seeing people you know Worst part about working at a bar? Seeing...

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:06:22 -0500

Best part about working at a bar?

Seeing people you know

Worst part about working at a bar?

Seeing people you know

FML