Hey girl, I'm sorry you've been having a rough time. Colds suck, and it doesn't help. Can't Danny take a break from the Halo 3 so you can get a workout in? Tell him your weight loss is more important.. Yeah the darkness has been interfering with my walks, too. I used to be able to start my walk at 8pm. Now I have to be finished by then.

What have your calories been like lately? I'm the queen of plateaus, so maybe i can help..lol.

Howdy
Wanted to pop in to check on ya??
Hope you got all your homework done that can be stressfull
I get stressed helping my kids do theres lol!Have a gr8 Friday
and weekend,Tammy

Just wanted to stop in and wish you a wonderful weekend!! I hope your next weigh in is a good one!! Take Care and good job on the food!
Kim

My calories lately have been between 1700 and 2000 because I've had a lack of self control. I gord myself with good foods... or foods that aren't good...but not junk either. That will stop tomorrow. Today I'm sick and I am going to eat some Tai Food. I know I shouldn't...but i am going to do some stepping thing, bench press 55lbs, and do my 25 sit ups. Miss Ladybug- I took your idea with adding 5 each week. Except on the bench. My boyfriend told me that a set is 12 lifts. And I was doing 25. He said I should up the weight until I can only do 12, and practice doing more of those. Until that becomes too easy. I'm not sure if he's right, but I'll give it a shot.

Breakfast: orange juice
Lunch: Kai Kaprow
Dinner: I have no idea.

I'm going to my father's house tonight until work tomorrow afternoon. IT sucks... but oh well.

I need to go take a rest to help the sickness.

Lots of exercise before work tomorrow! Lately I have been sluggish feeling. I just have NO energy no matter how much sleep I get. Weird? and I'm sorry if you don't feel comfortable reading this (i don't think there will be problems) But my breasts are very sore, and feel heavy lately. And I always have to pee. Even right after I go. I keep getting minor headaches too. Just randomly throughout the day.I don't know what it is.

Tomorrow a.m. I am going on a 2 mile walk (22 minutes I really hope)
Then 30 sit ups, and lifting the 55lbs 24 times.
Then 20 minutes of yoga. That should take care of my 45 minutes!

Weightloss has been a dud lately with how sluggish I have been. ANd today I ate mcdonalds for the first time in a LONG time. BUT food was so bad at dinner tonight, that I had to go out and get something. And my boyfriend wanted to got here because it was closest, and I'm really tired lately. I didn't even really like it. i like my own cooking better. So... yeah. I won't be doing that again.

I think I am going to do my sit ups and weight lifting now. I also want to try some leg lifting thingys.. then I will probably pass out.

It sounds like you are still trying hard Brandy. Good on you.

I don't think you should feel guilty about eating 1700 calories anyway. That's probably quite a useful amount for now.

Also, I pm'd you.

Take care of yourself.

Even though you said you had McD's one night, you should be proud that you even did your exercising that same evening. I think that washes it all out, so don't sweat a bad day. I think your doing great, so keeping on plugging along, your body will thank you for it in a few months, I promise you that!! Have a good rest of your day!
Kim

Hey Brandy! I am sorry I haven't stopped by in awhile. I just don't have a lot of time recently! I am sorry to hear you are having a rough time! Your boyfriend is right on the weights but it depends on what you want. Lighter weights + more reps that kick your heart rate up are good for calorie burning. Heavier weights + less reps build your muscle. It all depends on what you want. A mix of both is good- get your heart rate up with lighter weights then do a set of heavier. It will burn cals and build muscle.
Sorry to hear about your soreness and lack of energy. Of course pregnacy pops into mind so you might want to make sure if you aren't sure already. Otherwise look at your diet. It seems like your food isn't junk which is good but maybe your not getting something you need? You could just be tired too. you are a busy girl. Good luck with your dad and I hope you have a good week!

Howdy Brandy,
How is the weather there I noticed when it is gloomy
or HOTTTT I get sluggish and no energy?Your doing a good job
and keep up on those walks once you cut back on walking it makes
it so harder to get back on it.Have a nice day Tammy

I'm so sorry I haven't been on lately. I've been really busy, and then I went on vacation. I promise I will update on the journals.

And I will update the challenge. I think I already missed this week's challenge (haven't checked it yet) because I don't know what it is and its already Tuesday!

I'm so sorry guys.

Still not feeling the hottest of hott. And I'm gaining a bit of weight!!! My diet has been HORRIBLE!!! I'm doing my best!

Well, you might be better on this weeks' bonus than you think. It's eatng 2-3 servings of fruit or veggies a day--which isn't a lot. Hope you feel better soon--keep me updated.

Sounds like you need to find your center and "start" fresh again!! Just wash everything out of your mind and consider today or tomorrow your NEW start date, and go crazy from there. It's okay to have a set back, as long as you don't wait to long to get back on that wagon again and start going forward. Focus on finding some motivation and really do this for YOU!! It's all about you, and you have to really want it. GO FOR IT MY FRIEND, we are here for you if you need us!! GOOD LUCK!
Kim

Hey girl I haven't been doing my best until a few days ago I opened my eyes and hopped back on.You are in the 190's now and before long 180's!!Your doing great and stay strong,Tammy

Hi Brandy! No worries! You will come back. I think we all have had a hard time at one time or another!!! Just take it day by day and I am sure you will come back. Hope you had a nice vacation!

Thank you everybody for stopping by. I really need some helpful word right now.
I am kicking my butt into gear. Its really hard because I am working 2 part time jobs, going to school full time, finding time for family, and trying to find time for homework. But I've realized that I really need to take time to come on this forum to keep everything straight in my mind...as well as keep my motivated. So whenever a have a free moment that I am not running around trying to get things done... I will pop by here.

Plan for today:

Breakfast: 10:00 am- A salad with lettuce, carrots, orange peppers, onions, green beans, a bit of spicy steak, just a few garlic and butter croutons, and a small amount of honey dijon dressing. YUMMY.

Lunch: 3:45pm- Grilled Cheese sandwich

Dinner: Not sure when- a salad with SOME sort of meat.


Exercise: 50 mins of Yoga, 2 sets of 50lbs on the weight bench, and 35 sit ups on my ab lounge. Then bowling with the family.

IF I have time between homework, cleaning, and my already scheduled exercise... I might play a little bit of DDR. I'll try to fit it in.

I don't think I'm going to make my goal for this challenge. But I forgive myself. I just have to keep trying.

I'll be back on later today to keep up my motivation.I LOVE YOU GUYS so much for doing all you have for me.