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O.K. confession. My sister informed me from the beginning of the month, that she is getting married on the 30th of this month.  I was so happy for her, told her I would be home for the wedding. Ya see, I live in Miami, but I am originally from the Bahamas. Therefore, I have to travel in order to make it to her wedding. Confession:::::  I HATE FLYING!!!!!!! 

My whole family knows I have a problem with flying, so they kinda “expect” me to find an excuse,,, and I did….. but I guess it wasn’t good enough. I told them, I don’t have the funds right now to get a ticket. So here comes my dad, “mr. save the day”, ‘If I buy the ticket for you, would you come?’  OMG!!!! So, I am going out of town on Thursday for my sister’s wedding. *:(***%%)   :). 

As for my weightloss, I am hanging in there. Not as perfect as I can be, but I am taking it one day at a time.  Not stessing myself out, just staying focus.  How is everyone else doing?

Today is Sunday and I weighed in this morning at 226.8lbs.  My goal for this week is to follow a healthy eating plan, workout atleast twice per day, for a minimum of 20 minutes and to blog here everyday. I am at the point where I want to be apart of my buddyslim’s life. I want things to get back to the point where I know you by name and not only by face. You get me??? Well I discovered the only way for that to happen is for you to be apart of my daily life.  I am going to stick with my goals for the week and see how much I weight by next Sunday morning. Wish me luck.

p.s. If I post something in my daily blog that you think I can improve on, (e.g- mealplan), let me know. I would love the advice.

Later.

Be back tonight to journal my workouts and meals consumed today.

On the October 1st, I designed a workout plan and a 1500 calorie meal plan for my weightloss. I also decided to try another website, just wanted everything to feel new, as if this is my very first journey. You see, I was a regular here on Buddyslim for a while back in 2006, but most of the other “regulars” disappeared. This kinda made me feel like I was on here alone. Well, I decided to sign-up to another free weightloss site and now only 4 days later I am back.

OMG!!!!! That site was so horrible. People on there were more about diciplining each other rather than encouraging one another. Since when did we have to battle our so called, “support team”? I’ve never seen such a thing. I guess buddyslim has me spoiled, because even when I mess up, you are here to encourage me not to give up and all is not gone. I guess sometimes the grass looks greener on the other side, but it’s really not.

I am here for the long run. Just a few question, How do you get your mind right, when starting the same journey over and over again?  How do you not think of your past failed attempts? and, How has your mind/attitude change towards your weightloss today?

Hearts.

I am so excited!!!!! Last week I joined a weightloss forum here on buddyslim and this morning were the weigh-ins.  I am so proud to say, last week I weighed in at 226, and this week, I am 220.  I lost a total of 6 pounds with the constant contact and motivation of my teammates here on buddyslim.  I really love this site!!!  I have people that email me daily, comment on my page daily and give me the type of motivation I need to mentally make it in this change to a healthy lifestyle. 

Thank you all so much for being so kind, reading my blogs and even if you don’t comment, you send me emails. It’s because of your support, I’m progressing.

Alot on my mind, I;m just all over the place on this internet here. LOL. I was on buddyslim numerous times today and didn’t post, how lazy of me huh?? Well, today turned out good for me. Ate my last meal before 7pm as I planned and I can’t stay out of the bathroom. Thats how I know I’m on the right track, I’m peeing every 5 mins. Getting rid of that water weight, I guess.

I am limping and walking slowly up and down the stairs here. I’m telling you, my workout yesterday was no joke. My arms and thighs and butt are sore. I’m gonna keep doing that workout even when it changes up by the week. It’s a really good workout to ad to your routine.

Well, I’m off to catch up on the blogs here.

O.K, buddies, here it is. I am worried out of my mind.  I know there are alot of us here, who are struggling and trying to make it, so how are you making ends meet? My previous job, relocated in May, so as of May, I was unemployed. No heres the thing, the job relocated over an hour away from where I lives and where it was previously located, therefore, I could not relocate with it. We had paid lunches, but the job was changing that to non-paid lunch. So I would be working from 3pm-12am, with more than an hour drive to and from. Therefore, I didn’t relocate with them.

After, searching and applying for a new job and getting no where, I applied for unemployment and my old company is fighting it, saying that I made no attempt to return to work, (at the new location).  I appealed it and have my hearing on Wednesday, but I am so scared. I’m worried, I may lose the hearing because I quit.  Any advise to get it accross as to what position I was left in when the company relocated????  I really need to win this, as the income right now is 100% on my husband. He’s not complaining, I’m just use to having money in my account, for my personal belongings.

Please Help…..

Today is a beautiful day here in Miami. The sun is shinning bright, the breeze is blowing and I am feeling energized. Yesterday, the hubby and I wanted to play tennis, but the weather wasn’t co-operating, so we were stuck in the house all day. I’m not complaining, we rented two movies, and I had a lot of work to do as well, so it paid off.  However today was a perfect day, and we went to play our tennis, “played basketball”, and run a few suicides.  I was so out of breath, it was beautiful. I think it’s best to enjoy our beautiful days outdoor, especially if we can slip some hidden cardio in there while having fun. I’m still sticking to my one rule of not eatting after 7pm, however, I am still working on preparing my meals and becoming more organized.

My day number one was yesterday 06-25-09.  I was fun. I was so excited, I woke up 5am, and started preparing meals for the day.  I had a very busy day, planned with previous engagements, and wanted no excuse to fall of the wagon.  In the end, I ended up doing well.  I didn’t work out yesterday, but trust me, I was so, busy yesterday, I’m sure I burned alot of calories, without noticing it.

As my last post stated, it’s been nearly a year since I’ve posted, (before yesterday’s post), therefore, I added a few before and after pics of myself.  Just a little, somethin, somethin, to show ya my progress.  I am not at my goal weight as yet.  However,  for the next 4 months, I will post pics,  at the end of each month  leading to the results of my 4 month personal challenge.

Can you believe it? The last time I posted here was September 28. Almost a year ago. What was I thinking??? Well, even though I haven’t posted in a while I still kept my ticker up to date. My last post was stating that I joined a weight loss research study. Well, I started that study weight 257, and ended it, weighing, 215. I lost a total of 42 pounds in 6 months. The study ended on March 28. Well since March, I manage to lose another 5 pounds, but then,, I gained. Yes you heard right!!! I am now 225, and do not plan on letting myself ever, get back to where I once was. I’m not even going to change my ticker, because I will be back to 210 in no time and from there, I will move my ticker, as long as it keeps heading in the right direction.

I am starting a 4 month journey to a healthy me. My goal is to lose 10 - 12 pounds per month, totaling 40 - 48 pounds weight loss in 4 months. This journey is to end on October 25th 2009. I will post daily of my meal intake as well as activities and exercise accomplished.

Tonight, I cut up some fruits and put them in a few containers in the fridge. I also took several tilapias out of the freezer to tour our in the fridge overnight.  Not sure what else I am having tomorrow, but I do know that tilapia is surely the protein of the day. *laughs*.

Hello buddies,

 Sorry I’ve been outta sight for a while. I lost my internet access and had to wait a while to get it back.  Well heres an update, I am still in it to win it. I enrolled in a weightloss study with Miami Research. The study is 6 months long. They have me on a 1500 calorie diet, atleast 30 mins of cardio on most days and The pills that they are researching. So far I am loving it, especially the 1500 calories. You would think thats a little amount of calories, but thats a whole lot. After planning my meals for the day, I realize I am only at 1100 - 1300 calories.  Now, if I am not planning my meals, it would be over 2000, but because I am planning, I can’t make that 1500. Well, thats where extra fruits and veggies come in.

Enty hoo,  I will keep you all updated with my success. I have internet at home, now so I will, be here more regularly.