Hello again. It's Wednesday night, and I usually don't blog at night, but for some reason, I am wound up tonight and thought that perhaps writing would help calm me.
First things first...my funky feelings. Let's just deal with those and get them out of the way.
I have never been one to have "nature" allergies. What do I mean by "nature" allergies? Outside allergens never seem(ed) to bother me. Things like pollen, dust, flowers, plants, animals in general...I have never had a problem before.
This week has been completely out of sorts in terms of temperatures. Usually, the summers are very warm here. Last summer, for example, it was dry (desperate for rain), humid, and hot. Like nasty hot. This summer has been FULL of rain (22 days straight in June!) and hot. But ALSO cool! It has been in the low 70s for the past few days, with low humidity, a cool breeze, and sunshine. It honestly has been beautiful around here. I've had my windows opened for a few days now, and my room smells like sunshine in the morning. Ahh...
Today was the first day that there was a change in the weather in a few days. It was a little sticky out (humid), slightly warmer, and gray skies dominated the day (with a few sprinkles here and there). I go to bed around 11 each night and wake up at 7 each morning. For two days in a row now, I have woken up minutes before my alarm beeps. Two days ago, it was 10 minutes before my alarm. Today, it was 45 minutes before my alarm!
I got up today at 5:45 and could not breathe at all. I have what is called a deviated septum. So, one side of my nose is constantly blocked. Imagine me getting a cold...both sides blocked. Agh! Well, today, I woke up, and BOTH SIDES were blocked. I had been trying to sniff hard to breathe, and that caused a massive headache to form. I sat up, blew my nose, and nothing came out. That didn't help at all.
If you're following along closely, I'm 3-for-3 here, people.
I lay in bed for another 10 minutes, staring at my wall, feeling my head throbbing. Sitting up, I felt woozy. My eyes were watering and leaking like crazy--it looked like I was silently crying...it was bad.
I got dressed and ready for breakfast. Today was a busy day with my family--Mom and I shopped from 8-5 (pretty much). First, we went to Panera, then Wal-Mart, then home. Next, Aldi's, then home. Lunch, 1 hour break, Kroger. At this point, I picked up Dad from work, drove him across town to a car rental store to get a car for our Dad-daughter road trip, then back home. After that, the family had quite a few groceries to stash away, then dinner, then FINALLY now. Calming down and catching my breath. PHEW! What a day.
During the whole day, I felt sick to my stomach, overheated, and tired. My eyes constantly watered and burned, I couldn't breath, and I struggled to keep focus. Mom suggested allergies, and it was the first time I realized--ugh! I have "nature" allergies! Stupid weather.
On top of all that, I have been very..."down in the dumps"...lately. I think this feeling may stem from not having a full-time job, not living on my own, not having enough money to save up for my apartment, etc... But, hey, all in due time.
Onto the second part: my upcoming week.
Tomorrow, I have a piano lesson. Saturday (I am so excited for this day!), Dad and I are going to an abandoned Ohio town. SO EXCITED!!! Road trip day. Next Thursday, the family will be heading to an Indians game! Pictures will hopefully be posted. Soon, school will begin and life will pick up again. Until then, folks.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Sunday, July 28, 2013
New Goal Sunday
Nothing new to report this Sunday. I have the same goal as last Sunday--
Get 8 hours of sleep daily.
This week has just been an "ugh" kind of week. I didn't do so hot with food, the gym, everything. I usually can tell when I'm slipping into a state of depression, and this feels like it is that time.
Since having 4 job interviews and 4 (or more) schools turning me down, I am so frustrated with a job. Don't get me wrong: I love living with my family. I always have my family with me, whenever I need someone. However, I am 23 years old, and would like a chance at life as an adult, ya know, with a full-time job, apartment, taking care of myself?
*big sigh* But it's ok. Or it should be. I may not be a super-dee-duper religious person, but I just keep saying to myself: God has another plan for me. He wouldn't bring me all this way to drop me. Must be something else He needs me for.
Enough negativity! I'm done being negative!! Tomorrow is a new day. Tonight, I am heading to bed early, to be ready to kick butt tomorrow.
My motivational quote of the week: "Things turn out the best for those who make the best out of the way things turn out."--John Wooden
I think this suits me well this week!
Get 8 hours of sleep daily.
This week has just been an "ugh" kind of week. I didn't do so hot with food, the gym, everything. I usually can tell when I'm slipping into a state of depression, and this feels like it is that time.
Since having 4 job interviews and 4 (or more) schools turning me down, I am so frustrated with a job. Don't get me wrong: I love living with my family. I always have my family with me, whenever I need someone. However, I am 23 years old, and would like a chance at life as an adult, ya know, with a full-time job, apartment, taking care of myself?
*big sigh* But it's ok. Or it should be. I may not be a super-dee-duper religious person, but I just keep saying to myself: God has another plan for me. He wouldn't bring me all this way to drop me. Must be something else He needs me for.
Enough negativity! I'm done being negative!! Tomorrow is a new day. Tonight, I am heading to bed early, to be ready to kick butt tomorrow.
My motivational quote of the week: "Things turn out the best for those who make the best out of the way things turn out."--John Wooden
I think this suits me well this week!
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Thursday night catch-up
AGH! I missed blogging days twice! Here's a quick catch-up on my weight:
Starting weight: 415 lbs
Previous weight: 412.6 lbs
Current weight: 409.4 lbs
Weight loss: -3.2 lbs
Total weight loss: -5.6 lbs
Percentage of weight lost: 1.4%
Goal weight: 126 lbs.
AHHHHHHH!!!!! So exciting!!!!! The first time I've been UNDER 410 in a LOOONG time! And I am now a whole percent closer to my goal!! Needless to say, this feels good.
I'll be back tomorrow when I'm not so tired to blog a little personal story.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Weekly weigh-in with a personal touch
Clearly, I forgot to post an update Wednesday about my weight, and today is my "personal post" day, aka a day where I post something about myself so you, the readers, can get to know me better!
First, the weigh-in. I will admit, I did gain weight last week. I did not post because...I was embarrassed. It was quite a bit of weight, in my eyes. I got up to 415 lbs. I'm glad that's over, though. In the beginning of the week, I was 415. By mid-week, I was 414.8. Here is this week:
Starting weight (heaviest): 415
Previous weight: 414.8
Current weight: 412.6
Change: -2.2
Goal weight: 126
Total weight loss percentage: .53%
Alright! Half of one percent gone! It is a start!
Now for the personal post. Today, Mom, Bro, and I headed to the Cleveland area to do some shopping. We stopped at West Side Market (West Side Market website), Bro's favorite coffee shop in Tremont, some market place in Parma where Bro gets his pickles, and Wendy's for lunch. While driving up, I had the time (and peace & quiet) to think about a request I had asked of my father earlier in the month--for a road trip. The last time Dad and I went on a road trip was (I believe) 5 years ago, one month after I graduated high school. At that time, I chose a county to go to in alphabetical order (thank you, OCD); that county was Ashtabula. We didn't plan anything specific...we just drove there. When we got there, Dad and I had so much fun! We drove around looking for lunch. The town we had wandered into was very small and homey, so there were only local diners. Fortunately, we found a hot dog stand next to a drawbridge and stopped there to eat hot dogs, chips, and pop.
After that, we wanted to find a beach. So, Dad took off driving. One of my funniest memories of the trip is him driving. We headed to the drawbridge. The light was red (meaning DON'T CROSS THE BRIDGE, THERE IS A BOAT COMING AND THE BRIDGE WILL MOVE UP). Dad conveniently ignores the light and runs right through it. I say, "Dad, there was a red light back there." Dad immediately stops, frozen in the middle of the drawbridge. "What does that mean?" he says. "DAD! DAD! GET OFF THE BRIDGE!!" That was me screaming because at this point, I feel the bridge moving underneath me. It is folding up to make room for a taller boat. Dad guns it, until we realize that we will not make it to the other side before the middle splits. Dad slams the car into reverse and squeals off of the bridge. We make it just in time before the bridge completely splits.
The rest of our trip was quiet. We stopped at a beach and enjoyed the sunny day. Then, we headed home.
Fast forward 5 years, and I am ready to go on another road trip with my Dad. My likes have definitely changed over the years, and currently I am extremely interested in abandoned towns, buildings, and the like. I don't know why, but they fascinate me. I have chosen Carpenters Mill, OH. It is in near Columbus. Europeans first settled it, but after Ohio gained statehood, settlers founded it in 1801. Oo! There is even a ghost story associated with the river bank just a little ways down. Yes! I hope we have fun!
First, the weigh-in. I will admit, I did gain weight last week. I did not post because...I was embarrassed. It was quite a bit of weight, in my eyes. I got up to 415 lbs. I'm glad that's over, though. In the beginning of the week, I was 415. By mid-week, I was 414.8. Here is this week:
Starting weight (heaviest): 415
Previous weight: 414.8
Current weight: 412.6
Change: -2.2
Goal weight: 126
Total weight loss percentage: .53%
Alright! Half of one percent gone! It is a start!
Now for the personal post. Today, Mom, Bro, and I headed to the Cleveland area to do some shopping. We stopped at West Side Market (West Side Market website), Bro's favorite coffee shop in Tremont, some market place in Parma where Bro gets his pickles, and Wendy's for lunch. While driving up, I had the time (and peace & quiet) to think about a request I had asked of my father earlier in the month--for a road trip. The last time Dad and I went on a road trip was (I believe) 5 years ago, one month after I graduated high school. At that time, I chose a county to go to in alphabetical order (thank you, OCD); that county was Ashtabula. We didn't plan anything specific...we just drove there. When we got there, Dad and I had so much fun! We drove around looking for lunch. The town we had wandered into was very small and homey, so there were only local diners. Fortunately, we found a hot dog stand next to a drawbridge and stopped there to eat hot dogs, chips, and pop.
After that, we wanted to find a beach. So, Dad took off driving. One of my funniest memories of the trip is him driving. We headed to the drawbridge. The light was red (meaning DON'T CROSS THE BRIDGE, THERE IS A BOAT COMING AND THE BRIDGE WILL MOVE UP). Dad conveniently ignores the light and runs right through it. I say, "Dad, there was a red light back there." Dad immediately stops, frozen in the middle of the drawbridge. "What does that mean?" he says. "DAD! DAD! GET OFF THE BRIDGE!!" That was me screaming because at this point, I feel the bridge moving underneath me. It is folding up to make room for a taller boat. Dad guns it, until we realize that we will not make it to the other side before the middle splits. Dad slams the car into reverse and squeals off of the bridge. We make it just in time before the bridge completely splits.
The rest of our trip was quiet. We stopped at a beach and enjoyed the sunny day. Then, we headed home.
Fast forward 5 years, and I am ready to go on another road trip with my Dad. My likes have definitely changed over the years, and currently I am extremely interested in abandoned towns, buildings, and the like. I don't know why, but they fascinate me. I have chosen Carpenters Mill, OH. It is in near Columbus. Europeans first settled it, but after Ohio gained statehood, settlers founded it in 1801. Oo! There is even a ghost story associated with the river bank just a little ways down. Yes! I hope we have fun!
Monday, July 15, 2013
Measuring Monday
Oh so excited to write this post. !!
Today is (aside from my weight fluctuation that happens every few days) the first day since I started my weight loss journey that I have seen progress!! True progress!!
I've read lots of articles about weight loss that say you should measure yourself to see the inches that come off before the pounds. I've also read articles that say having a "clothes-o-meter", or a piece of clothing that doesn't fit, to measure yourself is also helpful. I don't use a "c-o-m". I am an old-fashioned kind of losing weight person. I use a tape measure to measure myself. Come to think of it, I'm not even sure what I would use as a "c-o-m"...jeans? A tee shirt? My one denim skirt?
Tonight I took measurements (with the help of Mom). I was stunned. Here are the beginning measurements vs. this week's measurements:
BEGINNING MEASUREMENTS (ALL IN INCHES):
Waist: 63.5
Hips: 68.5
Thigh: 33.5
Upper Arm: 20
WEEK 2 MEASUREMENTS:
Waist: 62.5 (-1)
Hips: 67.75 (-.75)
Thigh: 32.75 (-.75
Upper Arm: 19 (-1)
Total off of my body: -3.5 inches
Good lord, I hope I did my math right. Ignore if wrong, please. LOOK AT THAT. EVERY MEASUREMENT DOWN. I can't believe it!!!!! I am too excited right now!! :D :D :D
Ok, back to the blog. Phew. What an amazing feeling this is. My hard work is finally starting to pay off. I couldn't be happier! I didn't go to the gym today (shame), but I am going tomorrow, and I have already made my breakfast--Low-fat Applesauce Oatmeal muffins, yogurt, and a glass of peach iced tea.
Finally some progress after 23 years!!! See you Wednesday for a weigh-in! (PS: Look soon for pictures of Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins I make if I can get them uploaded!)
Today is (aside from my weight fluctuation that happens every few days) the first day since I started my weight loss journey that I have seen progress!! True progress!!
I've read lots of articles about weight loss that say you should measure yourself to see the inches that come off before the pounds. I've also read articles that say having a "clothes-o-meter", or a piece of clothing that doesn't fit, to measure yourself is also helpful. I don't use a "c-o-m". I am an old-fashioned kind of losing weight person. I use a tape measure to measure myself. Come to think of it, I'm not even sure what I would use as a "c-o-m"...jeans? A tee shirt? My one denim skirt?
Tonight I took measurements (with the help of Mom). I was stunned. Here are the beginning measurements vs. this week's measurements:
BEGINNING MEASUREMENTS (ALL IN INCHES):
Waist: 63.5
Hips: 68.5
Thigh: 33.5
Upper Arm: 20
WEEK 2 MEASUREMENTS:
Waist: 62.5 (-1)
Hips: 67.75 (-.75)
Thigh: 32.75 (-.75
Upper Arm: 19 (-1)
Total off of my body: -3.5 inches
Good lord, I hope I did my math right. Ignore if wrong, please. LOOK AT THAT. EVERY MEASUREMENT DOWN. I can't believe it!!!!! I am too excited right now!! :D :D :D
Ok, back to the blog. Phew. What an amazing feeling this is. My hard work is finally starting to pay off. I couldn't be happier! I didn't go to the gym today (shame), but I am going tomorrow, and I have already made my breakfast--Low-fat Applesauce Oatmeal muffins, yogurt, and a glass of peach iced tea.
Finally some progress after 23 years!!! See you Wednesday for a weigh-in! (PS: Look soon for pictures of Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins I make if I can get them uploaded!)
Sunday, July 14, 2013
New Goal Sunday
First, I would like to apologize for not blogging for so long. I've been blogging for 1 1/2 years (if I have my dates correct), and I am still learning the basics. Currently, I am setting up an editorial calendar for my blogging schedule. These are the following days for blogging:
Sunday--New Goal Sunday
Monday--Measuring Monday
Wednesday--Weekly Weigh-in
Friday--personal post
Saturday-- week in review
I will try to stick to this schedule as much as I can.
That makes today New Goal Sunday. So far, I have accomplished 1 goal. I have reduced my intake of fast-food meals to one a week. This is great news! That was the goal two weeks ago. My goal this past week was to do at least 10 minutes of active exercise daily. While I got to the gym twice and walked around the block this week, I still had two days of no exercise. I am going to try this one again this week. Today, I am going walking up and down my block twice (once the heat and humidity subsides--high of 90 today). That will take about 30 minutes.
Weekly Goal:
Do 10 minutes of active exercise daily.
Wish me luck! Come back tomorrow to see my body stats.
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